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China has urged its citizens in Algeria to take extra care, after reports that a militant group might take revenge for the recent deaths of Muslim Uighurs.China has urged its citizens in Algeria to take extra care, after reports that a militant group might take revenge for the recent deaths of Muslim Uighurs.
On Tuesday a UK-based security firm reported that an al-Qaeda-linked group had threatened to target Chinese workers in north Africa.On Tuesday a UK-based security firm reported that an al-Qaeda-linked group had threatened to target Chinese workers in north Africa.
The Chinese foreign minister recently appealed for understanding within the Muslim world in the wake of the unrest.The Chinese foreign minister recently appealed for understanding within the Muslim world in the wake of the unrest.
Officials say 137 Han Chinese and 46 Uighurs died in the riots, in Urumqi.Officials say 137 Han Chinese and 46 Uighurs died in the riots, in Urumqi.
Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang province, is currently under heavy police and military control.Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang province, is currently under heavy police and military control.
Safety precautionsSafety precautions
On Tuesday the London-based risk firm Stirling Assynt reported that al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb had threatened to target Chinese workers in north Africa.On Tuesday the London-based risk firm Stirling Assynt reported that al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb had threatened to target Chinese workers in north Africa.
In response to the report, the Chinese embassy in Algiers has urged all 50,000 Chinese who live and work in Algeria to be more aware of safety precautions.In response to the report, the Chinese embassy in Algiers has urged all 50,000 Chinese who live and work in Algeria to be more aware of safety precautions.
It told residents to strengthen security measures "in consideration of the situation after the 5 July incident in Urumqi".It told residents to strengthen security measures "in consideration of the situation after the 5 July incident in Urumqi".
XINJIANG: ETHNIC UNREST Main ethnic division: 45% Uighur, 40% Han Chinese26 June: Mass factory brawl after dispute between Han Chinese and Uighurs in Guangdong, southern China, leaves two Uighurs dead5 July: Uighur protest in Urumqi over the dispute turns violent, leaving 156 dead - most of them thought to be Han - and more than 1,000 hurt7 July: Uighur women protest at arrests of menfolk. Han Chinese make armed counter-march8 July: President Hu Jintao returns from G8 summit to tackle crisis Q&A: China and the Uighurs Views from ChinaXINJIANG: ETHNIC UNREST Main ethnic division: 45% Uighur, 40% Han Chinese26 June: Mass factory brawl after dispute between Han Chinese and Uighurs in Guangdong, southern China, leaves two Uighurs dead5 July: Uighur protest in Urumqi over the dispute turns violent, leaving 156 dead - most of them thought to be Han - and more than 1,000 hurt7 July: Uighur women protest at arrests of menfolk. Han Chinese make armed counter-march8 July: President Hu Jintao returns from G8 summit to tackle crisis Q&A: China and the Uighurs Views from China
Exiled Uighur organisations have said they oppose all forms of violence and condemn the alleged al-Qaeda threat.Exiled Uighur organisations have said they oppose all forms of violence and condemn the alleged al-Qaeda threat.
One nation which has seen a particularly strong anti-China reaction in the wake of the Urumqi violence is Turkey.One nation which has seen a particularly strong anti-China reaction in the wake of the Urumqi violence is Turkey.
Demonstrations have been held across the country to protest against the Chinese government's handling of the incident, and the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the Chinese of "genocide".Demonstrations have been held across the country to protest against the Chinese government's handling of the incident, and the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the Chinese of "genocide".
Uighurs are Turkic-speaking people and share linguistic and cultural bonds with Turks.Uighurs are Turkic-speaking people and share linguistic and cultural bonds with Turks.
Turkish news agency Anatolia reported on Wednesday that a Chinese diplomat, Song Aiguo, was in Ankara for talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.Turkish news agency Anatolia reported on Wednesday that a Chinese diplomat, Song Aiguo, was in Ankara for talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.
Mr Song, a former ambassador to Ankara, said the Chinese government felt sorrow over the Xinjiang incidents, adding that he was in Ankara to avoid possible damage to Sino-Turkish ties.Mr Song, a former ambassador to Ankara, said the Chinese government felt sorrow over the Xinjiang incidents, adding that he was in Ankara to avoid possible damage to Sino-Turkish ties.
Contentious film
Meanwhile Chinese diplomats in Australia are reportedly trying to block the screening of a film about exiled Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer.
The director of the Melbourne Film Festival, Richard Moore, said that when the programme for next month's festival was published, a Chinese consular official contacted him and insisted he withdraw it.
Mr Moore said he had declined the request.
The film - The Ten Conditions of Love - explores the impact on the family of Ms Kadeer of her fight for the rights of China's Uighur minority.
China blamed the Xinjiang riots of Ms Kadeer, a claim she vehemently denies.