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This book examines the legitimisation strategies employed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to justify its counter-terrorism measures, particularly in Xinjiang. Chi Zhang focuses on the CCP’s use of the “mass line” ethos, deploying ordinary citizens to create on-the-ground realities that support policy implementation. The study situates contemporary counter-terror strategies within China’s historical ideological struggles, demonstrating how the party maintains domestic legitimacy while facing international scrutiny. The book provides insights into CCP governance, public perception management, and the interface of domestic policy with controversial counter-terror measures. It is valuable for scholars of China, counter-terrorism, and international policy.This book is highly relevant in understanding contemporary counter-terrorism strategies in authoritarian states and their social-political legitimisation mechanisms. Its insights are particularly pertinent to discussions on the role of ideology in security policy, the balance between domestic legitimacy and international criticism, and the management of minority populations in conflict-affected regions. For community engagement, the book informs human rights education, policy debate, and programs addressing governance, minority rights, and counter-extremism initiatives in transnational contexts.The book provides a focused, scholarly examination of CCP counter-terrorism policy and legitimisation strategies. It is a valuable resource for China scholars, security and counter-terrorism experts, and researchers of state governance and ideological control. Its concise yet comprehensive analysis makes it suitable for both academic and policy-oriented audiences.