China is increasingly rattled about unrest in Kyrgyzstan, fearing that it will stir up protests in its restive Muslim region of Xinjiang or East Turkestan.
Beijing said it was was "deeply concerned" about the situation and a declared that: "China ... hopes the country will restore peace soon and maintain stability."
"China hopes that relevant issues will be settled in a lawful way," a spokesman said, signalling Beijing's deep anxiety that local anger at its repressive measures will turn bloody once again.
Continue reading... China alarm on Kyrgystan fears 'Uighur contasion'.
