| Record | OBS-0757 |
|---|---|
| Category | Government/Cover-ups |
| Status | UNPROVEN |
| Summary | This theory suggests that MH370 was commandeered by Uighur separatists and flown to the Taklamakan Desert in northwest China. It is based on the large number of Chinese passengers and speculation about separatist motives. |
| Origin | Emerged in March 2014 on internet forums, as part of the wave of speculation about the plane's fate. |
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| Evidence / consensus | No evidence links Uighur separatists to the disappearance. The plane's flight path and satellite data suggest it flew south into the Indian Ocean, not north to China. The theory is considered speculative and lacks support. |
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