In 1955 , Azizi became the first chairman of the XUAR , and Burhan 's role in the Xinjiang government lessened .
In 1952 , he headed the preparatory committee to create the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region ( XUAR ) .
In 1955 , Azizi became the first chairman of the XUAR , and Burhan 's role in the XUAR government lessened .
In 1952 , he headed the preparatory committee to create the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region ( XUAR ) .