The Uyghurs were a minority tribe in the northern and northwestern regions of ancient China, and their names have changed over time. In the 8th century, the Uyghur people created the Uyghur language, which had a profound impact on ancient society. The Uyghur language documents are important materials for studying ancient Western Regions. This paper reviews the academic achievements of Uighur studies in China in the past ten years, and conducts a quantitative analysis and content review of 2217 documents through the literature search of CNKI database, aiming to provide reference for future national language studies, Dunhuang Studies, Turfan Studies, and national history.

1、 Macro situation of Uyghur research in China in the past decade

This article provides an overview of the macro situation of Uyghur research in China over the past decade, including statistical data on publication years, disciplinary distribution, types and sources of literature, authors, and institutions. From 2012 to 2022, CNKI collected a total of 2217 relevant literature, with the highest number of 228 in 2020 and the lowest number of 137 in 2022. The number of literature reached its peak from 2017 to 2020, but decreased due to the impact of the pandemic. In terms of disciplines, archaeology, ancient Chinese history, religion, and Chinese language and writing are the main research areas. The main types of literature are academic journals, followed by master's and doctoral dissertations. The main sources of literature include journals such as Dunhuang Studies and Western Regions Studies. In terms of authors, Yang Fuxue ranks first with 114 articles, and Zhang Tieshan and Bai Yudong also have significant contributions. In terms of institutions, Lanzhou University, Gansu Dunhuang Academy, and Central University for Nationalities have published a large number of literature, mostly concentrated in northern, western, and northwestern China. These data reflect the development trend, interdisciplinary and regional distribution characteristics of Uyghur research.

2、 Review of Relevant Literature on Uyghur Studies in China in the Past Decade

Reviewed the literature on the study of the Uyghur people in China over the past decade, covering multiple aspects such as history, economy, and culture. In terms of historical research, multiple works have been published, such as the "Series of Ancient Ethnic Minority History and Culture in Northern China", including "Dunhuang Ethnic Studies", "Research on Amitabha Buddha and Guanyin Statue in Tibetan Buddhism", "Preliminary Exploration of the History of the Uyghur People", etc. These works deeply explore the relationship between the Uyghur people and surrounding ethnic groups and the Central Plains regime, the commercial exchanges on the Silk Road, political, religious and cultural exchanges, and other issues. In addition, there are works such as "The History of the Khazars in Ganzhou", "The Khazars and Dunhuang", and "Exploring the History of Dunhuang Ethnic Groups", which systematically discuss the history and culture of the Khazars in Dunhuang, as well as the study of ethnic relations in Dunhuang.