The policy of the government on religious beliefs in China aims to bring religions closer to traditional Chinese culture and to purify them from foreign influences. In this way, the authoritarian administration tries to ensure the harmonization and assimilation of Muslims with Chinese culture.
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THE OPPRESSION CONTINUES FOR YEARS
In recent years, Islamic architecture has been damaged throughout the country by the government. A large number of domes and minarets have been demolished recently, especially in the mosques of Hui activists. The Hui mosque in Najiaying village of the Greek province was also one of the last mosques in the village.
OPPRESSION ENCOUNTERED GREAT RESPONSE
This move of China met with stiff resistance from the people. Local people gathered to defend the mosque clashed with the police. A witness who spoke to CNN said, “This is our dignity. They came to demolish our house. We cannot allow this.”
He said dozens of protesters were arrested, while many local residents were injured as a result of the events.
THE MOSQUE IS PROTECTED BY VISIT
According to a statement made by a protester, who did not want to be named, to CNN; The police were temporarily repelled and the victory was taken. Expressing that they defended the mosque in turns, the protester said that the incident spread rapidly across the state and support increased.
GIVEN TIME TO DELIVERY
While the Chinese authorities stated that they gave the protesters until June 6, the internet provided to the neighborhood was cut off. The village was followed from the air and the protesters were constantly called to surrender.