Chinese traders have seen their shops looted or burned in riots

Beijing - Violence in Kyrgyzstan has dealt a blow to the nation's trade with China, and international analysts say the crisis could pose a threat to northwestern China's security.

According to statistics from the Kyrgyzstan-Chinese United Chamber of Commerce, there are 35,000 Chinese traders scattered in the capital city of Bishkek, and in the battle-scarred cities of Jalalabad and Osh.