China, Central Asia will face growing threat, experts say

China urgently needs to enhance its cooperation with other countries to combat terrorism, analysts said following the Tian''anmen Square terrorist attack.

"The threat of terrorism is not yet contained, and regional cooperation needs to be more pragmatic," said Li Wei, director of the anti-terrorism research center of the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations.

Global anti-terror efforts are "far from living up to the expectations of the international community", Li said.

After the United States withdraws its troops from Afghanistan in 2014, China and its neighbors to the west may face a tougher security situation amid increased penetration of extremists, experts warned.

BeijingParty chief Guo Jinlong asked for enhanced capacity to protect the Chinese capital from terrorist attacks after a jeep crash killed five people on Oct 28, Beijing Daily reported on Sunday.

The deadly incident was confirmed as a terrorist attack carried out by the East Turkistan Islamic Movement.

During an inspection tour on Friday and Saturday, Guo required authorities in downtown districts to strengthen urban management, especially of the migrant population.

China''s top security chief Meng Jianzhu briefed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on the attack on Thursday.

"Many countries, including China, are under threat amid rising global terrorist activities" and China is determined to fight against violence and terrorist crimes, Meng said.

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