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Islamic landmark in China: the Dongguan mosque in Xining, the capital of Qinghai province, western China. David Stroup

China: removing ‘Arab-style’ features from country’s biggest mosques the latest move in campaign of Muslim assimilation

The removal of distinctive ‘Arabian-style’ features at the entrance to one of China’s biggest mosques is the latest move in a campaign of forcible assimilation of China’s Muslim minorities.
A delegate in traditional Uighur dress listens to a speaker during a meeting with delegates from China’s Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region in Beijing, AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein

The history of China’s Muslims and what’s behind their persecution

Muslims came to China in the 13th century and played an influential role. Tensions have escalated since 9/11, and the global community is largely silent.

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