Chinese region launches two-month anti-terrorism campaign

, Aug.17 (ANI): China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has launched a two-month anti-terrorism campaign and vowed to hunt down terrorists in the region.

The China Daily quoted local authorities as saying in a statement that: "The frequency with which terrorist activities are carried out in the region is rising and it must be curbed. Public security forces around Xinjiang will uncover the masterminds and organizers behind such activities," the autonomous region's public security department said in the statement.

The campaign, which was launched on August 11 and will last until October 15, aims to maintain stability in the region and keep it free of violence during the China-Eurasia Expo.

That large trade convention will take place in Urumqi, capital of the region, from September 1 to 5.

The campaign is also meant to keep order during China's National Day celebrations on October 1.

"We will crack down on all kinds of crimes that might induce violence or terrorist activities," the statement said. (ANI)