Many residents and religious figures in Xinjiang are expressing their wishes for unity of various ethnic groups.

Resident of Yining City, Xinjiang, "People of different ethnic groups are one family. It's our responsibility to maintain stability and build a harmonious society.

Student Xinjiang University, said, "We university students cherish the good environment which is hard to come by. We firmly oppose actions to divide ethnic groups. "

Resident in Urumqi, said, "I think all of us should listen to the arrangements of the regional government and the city government, instead of listening to rumors. We should not spread these rumors, because that kind information is wrong. "

Religious Figure in Bole City, Xinjiang, said, "We strongly oppose such incidents which sabotage social stability. We will use influence to guide the public and make our contribution to social stability and ethnic unity. "