37 civilians and 59 `` terrorists '' died in the attack , China says . The strike was `` organized and premeditated , '' China says . Some Uyghurs have expressed resentment toward China 's Han majority in recent years over what they say is harsh treatment from Chinese security forces and Han people taking the lion 's share of economic opportunities in Xinjiang . Numerous terrorist attacks have taken place in the Xinjiang region . In a statement released on Saturday, China's Foreign Ministry said that it had lodged an official protest with Pakistan over what it called "provocative acts" by Pakistani troops near its border earlier this month.
37 civilians and 59 `` terrorists '' died in the attack , China says . The strike was `` organized and premeditated , '' China says . Numerous terrorist attacks have taken place in the Xinjiang region . In a statement released on Saturday, China's Foreign Ministry said that it had lodged an official protest with Pakistan over what it called "provocative acts" by Pakistani troops near its border earlier this month.