More Problems for China

China has not only been facing strong negative reaction from Tibetan protestors but also from Muslim protestors in it's Central Asian frontier. The area near Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Russia has been an area of simmering resentment. The Tibetan protests have accelerated even more protests in this region. China is now faced with a dilemma—the world is already focused on the Tibetan protesters, and now there is the threat of the Muslim minority (Uighurs) joining a more separatist group that endorses terrorism. China feels that the Uighurs are ungrateful for all of the government investment they have put in that region. The Uighurs, on the other hand, feel an equal frustration and disinterest towards the Chinese. The result of this tension is difficult to foresee. It is clear though, that China will not be able to ignore this situation for long before the same strong protesting that is currently being seen in Tibet erupts in this region as well.