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The Xinjiang clique was a military faction that ruled Xinjiang during China’s warlord era. Unlike other cliques its leaders were from outside the province.During the Xinhai Revolution in 1911 the Qing governor fled from Dihua (Ürümqi). A band of Yunnanese led by Yang Zengxin quelled the rebellion and established himself as the provincial leader. President Yuan Shikai recognized Yang as governor. Yang was one of the few who supported Yuan’s attempt to become emperor.