Tensions against the Chinese community have heightened amid protests

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Turkish nationalists shouting "Allahu Akbar" accidentally attacked the group of innnocent Korean tourists – after mistaking them for Chinese nationals during the demonstration.

The furious protesters were marching towards Istanbul's Topkapi Palace to show solidarity with the Islamic Uighur community in China who have allegedly been banned from worshipping and fasting during the holy month.

Riot police stepped in to rescue the tourists from the attackers, who were reportedly members of the far-right Grey Wolves movement.

One devastated tourist caught up in the trouble was heard saying: "I'm not Chinese, I'm Korean."

A popular Chinese restaurant in Istanbul also had its windows smashed by protesters who did not realise the chef was Muslim.

Now China has warned its citizens to be careful of anti-Beijing protests, saying some Chinese tourists have recently been "attacked and disturbed".

The notice, posted on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on Sunday, said there had been "multiple" demonstrations in Turkey targeting the Chinese government.