'Violent attacks in China's Xinjiang dropped significantly'

Terrorist attacks in China's restive Xinjiang province has dropped significantly and the situation is becoming more stable, a top official of the ruling Communist Party of China said today.
"The situation in Xinjiang is becoming ever more stable. Local authorities have strengthened their ability to prevent and fight terrorist activity," said Zhang Chunxian, the provincial head of the ruling Communist Party of China, (CPC) said on the sidelines of the annual session of the national legislature.
Local officials and members of the public across Xinjiang's many ethnic groups have actively engaged in the fight against terrorists, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

However, Zhang warned that Xinjiang still faces a tough task to maintain stability. The local government will maintain pressure on terrorists, he added.
Xinjiang where Uyghur Muslims, who are of Turkik origin has become restive for several years over Uyghurs protests against the settlements of Hans from other provinces. China blamed East Turkistan Islamic Movement, (ETIM), a separatist outfit for the violent attacks in Xinjiang and several places including Beijing in which scores killed.
China subsequently stepped security in the province and other parts of the country to deal with the violence.