The region has history of conflict between the Chinese and Uyghurs , a Muslim minority . China has blamed recent spate of violence in Xinjiang on separatists . Uyghurs complain of discrimination and harsh treatment by security forces in Xinjiang .
Xinjiang region has history of friction between Han Chinese and Uyghurs , a Muslim people . China has blamed recent spate of attacks in Xinjiang on separatists . Uyghurs complain of discrimination and harsh treatment by security forces in Xinjiang .