China has linked violence in its far - western Muslim province of Xinjiang to terrorism . the Xinjiang official claims Chinese officials have sympathy for the extremist group . Uyghur officials deny the assertions , pointing to the lack of evidence .
China has linked violence in its far-western Muslim region of Xinjiang to ISIS . Top Xinjiang official says Chinese nationals have fought for the extremist group . Uyghur activists dispute the assertions , pointing to the lack of evidence .