Which of the following statements about the provinces of Xinjiang and Tibet is accurate?
A) The Chinese government has made major investments in transport and communication infrastructure improvement in these regions.
B) Persistently harsh repression has been largely successful in quelling ethnic protest in the regions.
C) Chinese leaders have periodically engaged in negotiations for independence in these provinces but have never granted it,even for provisional periods.
D) What little independence is to be had in these regions stems in large part from the Chinese government's continued disinterest in their strategic value or natural resources.

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The statement that the Chinese government has made major investments in transport and communication infrastructure improvement in Xinjiang and Tibet is accurate. Both provinces have seen significant investment in recent years, including the construction of high-speed rail lines and modern airports.

Note: B, C, and D are inaccurate statements. Persistent repression has not quelled ethnic protest in these regions, as both provinces have seen high levels of unrest in recent years. The Chinese government has not engaged in negotiations for independence in either province, and its interest in the strategic value and natural resources of both regions is well-known.

Which of the Following Statements About the Provinces of Xinjiang