China begint langdurig offensief in Xinjiang

The old district of Kashgar is seen in Xinjiang province August 4, 2011. The 'renovations' of the old Kashgar center is a prime example of China's modernizing campaigns in minorities ethnic regions. However many city residents have mixed feelings about the disappearance of the narrow streets and adobe homes once hailed as the best surviving example of Central Asian architecture. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (CHINA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS SOCIETY)
The old district of Kashgar is seen in Xinjiang province August 4, 2011. The 'renovations' of the old Kashgar center is a prime example of China's modernizing campaigns in minorities ethnic regions. However many city residents have mixed feelings about the disappearance of the narrow streets and adobe homes once hailed as the best surviving example of Central Asian architecture. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (CHINA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS SOCIETY) Het middeleeuwse centrum van Kashgar, op de achtergrond Chinese nieuwbouw. Foto Reuters?Carlos Barri

De Chinese regering is begonnen met een twee maanden durend offensief in de westerse provincie Xinjiang, nadat onlusten tussen islamitische Oeigoeren en Han-Chinezen de afgelopen weken opnieuw zijn opgelaaid.