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CECC Annual Report 2022 | Islam in China
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This past year, the PRC continued to impose the policy of ‘‘sinicization’’ on ethnic minority Muslims throughout the country, promoting the eradication of distinct ethnic and religious character- istics and increasing assimilation with Han Chinese culture. The PRC continued its campaign to remove characteristically Muslim elements from mosques throughout the country. Authorities also continued to target girls wearing headscarves to school, ‘‘quietly’’ rooting out the practice ‘‘at the majority of schools, at all levels, by various means’’ since 2019, according to Radio Free Asia. Along with large-scale surveillance operations targeting Muslim communities, the central government has also continued to target Muslim worship by undertaking surveillance and interfering with religious activities at mosques and has imposed quotas on the number of Muslims permitted to gather to observe Ramadan. Examples of widespread violations of freedom of religion include:
• In July 2021, authorities in Xining municipality, Qinghai province, announced the removal of domes and a minaret from the front gate of Dongguan Mosque. Scholar David R. Stroup has described Dongguan Mosque as China’s ‘‘most prominent and culturally important mosque’’ and one of its largest.51 One report claimed that authorities had implemented similar re- movals from at least 10 other mosques throughout Xining.
• On November 3, 2021, seven Muslim girls were locked out of their elementary school in Changge city, Xuchang munici- pality, Henan province, for wearing headscarves.
• Beginning on October 15, government and Party officials launched their latest round of ‘‘wo’erzi’’ (a Chinese trans- literation of the Arabic word for ‘‘admonition,’’ or sermon) preaching tours, sending preaching groups to mosques throughout Qinghai to promote Party and government policies, loyalty to the Party, and Party-approved interpretations of the Quran.
• In 2022, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection had launched a corruption investigation into Chinese People’s Political Con- sultative Conference Vice Chair and member of the Hui ethnic minority Wang Zhengwei. Wang, formerly head of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission and former Governor of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, was known for encouraging the build- ing of mosques ‘‘on a relatively grand scale’’ and supporting mechanisms for the certification of halal foods. According to the WSJ, the investigation into Wang Zhengwei was ‘‘prompted by concerns that Mr. Wang had promoted ‘unrestrained Mus- lim culture’ and encouraged religious extremism.’’ view all
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Islam
This past year, the PRC continued to impose the policy of ‘‘sinicization’’ on ethnic minority Muslims throughout the country, promoting the eradication of distinct ethnic and religious character- istics and increasing assimilation with Han Chinese culture. The PRC continued its campaign to remove characteristically Muslim elements from mosques throughout the country. Authorities also continued to target girls wearing headscarves to school, ‘‘quietly’’ rooting out the practice ‘‘at the majority of schools, at all levels, by various means’’ since 2019, according to Radio Free Asia. Along with large-scale surveillance operations targeting Muslim communities, the central government has also continued to target Muslim worship by undertaking surveillance and interfering with religious activities at mosques and has imposed quotas on the number of Muslims permitted to gather to observe Ramadan. Examples of widespread violations of freedom of religion include:
• In July 2021, authorities in Xining municipality, Qinghai province, announced the removal of domes and a minaret from the front gate of Dongguan Mosque. Scholar David R. Stroup has described Dongguan Mosque as China’s ‘‘most prominent and culturally important mosque’’ and one of its largest.51 One report claimed that authorities had implemented similar re- movals from at least 10 other mosques throughout Xining.
• On November 3, 2021, seven Muslim girls were locked out of their elementary school in Changge city, Xuchang munici- pality, Henan province, for wearing headscarves.
• Beginning on October 15, government and Party officials launched their latest round of ‘‘wo’erzi’’ (a Chinese trans- literation of the Arabic word for ‘‘admonition,’’ or sermon) preaching tours, sending preaching groups to mosques throughout Qinghai to promote Party and government policies, loyalty to the Party, and Party-approved interpretations of the Quran.
• In 2022, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection had launched a corruption investigation into Chinese People’s Political Con- sultative Conference Vice Chair and member of the Hui ethnic minority Wang Zhengwei. Wang, formerly head of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission and former Governor of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, was known for encouraging the build- ing of mosques ‘‘on a relatively grand scale’’ and supporting mechanisms for the certification of halal foods. According to the WSJ, the investigation into Wang Zhengwei was ‘‘prompted by concerns that Mr. Wang had promoted ‘unrestrained Mus- lim culture’ and encouraged religious extremism.’’ view all
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Islam
This past year, the PRC continued to impose the policy of ‘‘sinicization’’ on ethnic minority Muslims throughout the country, promoting the eradication of distinct ethnic and religious character- istics and increasing assimilation with Han Chinese culture. The PRC continued its campaign to remove characteristically Muslim elements from mosques throughout the country. Authorities also continued to target girls wearing headscarves to school, ‘‘quietly’’ rooting out the practice ‘‘at the majority of schools, at all levels, by various means’’ since 2019, according to Radio Free Asia. Along with large-scale surveillance operations targeting Muslim communities, the central government has also continued to target Muslim worship by undertaking surveillance and interfering with religious activities at mosques and has imposed quotas on the number of Muslims permitted to gather to observe Ramadan. Examples of widespread violations of freedom of religion include:
• In July 2021, authorities in Xining municipality, Qinghai province, announced the removal of domes and a minaret from the front gate of Dongguan Mosque. Scholar David R. Stroup has described Dongguan Mosque as China’s ‘‘most prominent and culturally important mosque’’ and one of its largest.51 One report claimed that authorities had implemented similar re- movals from at least 10 other mosques throughout Xining.
• On November 3, 2021, seven Muslim girls were locked out of their elementary school in Changge city, Xuchang munici- pality, Henan province, for wearing headscarves.
• Beginning on October 15, government and Party officials launched their latest round of ‘‘wo’erzi’’ (a Chinese trans- literation of the Arabic word for ‘‘admonition,’’ or sermon) preaching tours, sending preaching groups to mosques throughout Qinghai to promote Party and government policies, loyalty to the Party, and Party-approved interpretations of the Quran.
• In 2022, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection had launched a corruption investigation into Chinese People’s Political Con- sultative Conference Vice Chair and member of the Hui ethnic minority Wang Zhengwei. Wang, formerly head of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission and former Governor of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, was known for encouraging the build- ing of mosques ‘‘on a relatively grand scale’’ and supporting mechanisms for the certification of halal foods. According to the WSJ, the investigation into Wang Zhengwei was ‘‘prompted by concerns that Mr. Wang had promoted ‘unrestrained Mus- lim culture’ and encouraged religious extremism.’’
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IslamThis past year, the PRC continued to impose the policy of ‘‘sinicization’’ on ethnic minority Muslims throughout the country, promoting the eradication of distinct ethnic and religious character- istics and increasing assimilation with Han Chinese culture. The PRC continued its campaign to remove characteristically Muslim elements from mosques throughout the country. Authorities also continued to target girls wearing headscarves to school, ‘‘quietly’’ rooting out the practice ‘‘at the majority of schools, at all levels, by various means’’ since 2019, according to Radio Free Asia. Along with large-scale surveillance operations targeting Muslim communities, the central government has also continued to target Muslim worship by undertaking surveillance and interfering with religious activities at mosques and has imposed quotas on the number of Muslims permitted to gather to observe Ramadan. Examples of widespread violations of freedom of religion include:
• In July 2021, authorities in Xining municipality, Qinghai province, announced the removal of domes and a minaret from the front gate of Dongguan Mosque. Scholar David R. Stroup has described Dongguan Mosque as China’s ‘‘most prominent and culturally important mosque’’ and one of its largest.51 One report claimed that authorities had implemented similar re- movals from at least 10 other mosques throughout Xining.
• On November 3, 2021, seven Muslim girls were locked out of their elementary school in Changge city, Xuchang munici- pality, Henan province, for wearing headscarves.
• Beginning on October 15, government and Party officials launched their latest round of ‘‘wo’erzi’’ (a Chinese trans- literation of the Arabic word for ‘‘admonition,’’ or sermon) preaching tours, sending preaching groups to mosques throughout Qinghai to promote Party and government policies, loyalty to the Party, and Party-approved interpretations of the Quran.
• In 2022, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection had launched a corruption investigation into Chinese People’s Political Con- sultative Conference Vice Chair and member of the Hui ethnic minority Wang Zhengwei. Wang, formerly head of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission and former Governor of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, was known for encouraging the build- ing of mosques ‘‘on a relatively grand scale’’ and supporting mechanisms for the certification of halal foods. According to the WSJ, the investigation into Wang Zhengwei was ‘‘prompted by concerns that Mr. Wang had promoted ‘unrestrained Mus- lim culture’ and encouraged religious extremism.’’
CECC Annual Report 2022 | Islam in China
Human Rights • leo posted the article • 0 comments • 1171 views • 2022-11-21 12:37
https://www.cecc.gov/sites/chi ... 0.pdf
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Islam
This past year, the PRC continued to impose the policy of ‘‘sinicization’’ on ethnic minority Muslims throughout the country, promoting the eradication of distinct ethnic and religious character- istics and increasing assimilation with Han Chinese culture. The PRC continued its campaign to remove characteristically Muslim elements from mosques throughout the country. Authorities also continued to target girls wearing headscarves to school, ‘‘quietly’’ rooting out the practice ‘‘at the majority of schools, at all levels, by various means’’ since 2019, according to Radio Free Asia. Along with large-scale surveillance operations targeting Muslim communities, the central government has also continued to target Muslim worship by undertaking surveillance and interfering with religious activities at mosques and has imposed quotas on the number of Muslims permitted to gather to observe Ramadan. Examples of widespread violations of freedom of religion include:
• In July 2021, authorities in Xining municipality, Qinghai province, announced the removal of domes and a minaret from the front gate of Dongguan Mosque. Scholar David R. Stroup has described Dongguan Mosque as China’s ‘‘most prominent and culturally important mosque’’ and one of its largest.51 One report claimed that authorities had implemented similar re- movals from at least 10 other mosques throughout Xining.
• On November 3, 2021, seven Muslim girls were locked out of their elementary school in Changge city, Xuchang munici- pality, Henan province, for wearing headscarves.
• Beginning on October 15, government and Party officials launched their latest round of ‘‘wo’erzi’’ (a Chinese trans- literation of the Arabic word for ‘‘admonition,’’ or sermon) preaching tours, sending preaching groups to mosques throughout Qinghai to promote Party and government policies, loyalty to the Party, and Party-approved interpretations of the Quran.
• In 2022, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection had launched a corruption investigation into Chinese People’s Political Con- sultative Conference Vice Chair and member of the Hui ethnic minority Wang Zhengwei. Wang, formerly head of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission and former Governor of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, was known for encouraging the build- ing of mosques ‘‘on a relatively grand scale’’ and supporting mechanisms for the certification of halal foods. According to the WSJ, the investigation into Wang Zhengwei was ‘‘prompted by concerns that Mr. Wang had promoted ‘unrestrained Mus- lim culture’ and encouraged religious extremism.’’ view all
Full pdf link:
Islam
This past year, the PRC continued to impose the policy of ‘‘sinicization’’ on ethnic minority Muslims throughout the country, promoting the eradication of distinct ethnic and religious character- istics and increasing assimilation with Han Chinese culture. The PRC continued its campaign to remove characteristically Muslim elements from mosques throughout the country. Authorities also continued to target girls wearing headscarves to school, ‘‘quietly’’ rooting out the practice ‘‘at the majority of schools, at all levels, by various means’’ since 2019, according to Radio Free Asia. Along with large-scale surveillance operations targeting Muslim communities, the central government has also continued to target Muslim worship by undertaking surveillance and interfering with religious activities at mosques and has imposed quotas on the number of Muslims permitted to gather to observe Ramadan. Examples of widespread violations of freedom of religion include:
• In July 2021, authorities in Xining municipality, Qinghai province, announced the removal of domes and a minaret from the front gate of Dongguan Mosque. Scholar David R. Stroup has described Dongguan Mosque as China’s ‘‘most prominent and culturally important mosque’’ and one of its largest.51 One report claimed that authorities had implemented similar re- movals from at least 10 other mosques throughout Xining.
• On November 3, 2021, seven Muslim girls were locked out of their elementary school in Changge city, Xuchang munici- pality, Henan province, for wearing headscarves.
• Beginning on October 15, government and Party officials launched their latest round of ‘‘wo’erzi’’ (a Chinese trans- literation of the Arabic word for ‘‘admonition,’’ or sermon) preaching tours, sending preaching groups to mosques throughout Qinghai to promote Party and government policies, loyalty to the Party, and Party-approved interpretations of the Quran.
• In 2022, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection had launched a corruption investigation into Chinese People’s Political Con- sultative Conference Vice Chair and member of the Hui ethnic minority Wang Zhengwei. Wang, formerly head of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission and former Governor of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, was known for encouraging the build- ing of mosques ‘‘on a relatively grand scale’’ and supporting mechanisms for the certification of halal foods. According to the WSJ, the investigation into Wang Zhengwei was ‘‘prompted by concerns that Mr. Wang had promoted ‘unrestrained Mus- lim culture’ and encouraged religious extremism.’’ view all
https://www.cecc.gov/sites/chi ... 0.pdf
Full pdf link:
Islam
This past year, the PRC continued to impose the policy of ‘‘sinicization’’ on ethnic minority Muslims throughout the country, promoting the eradication of distinct ethnic and religious character- istics and increasing assimilation with Han Chinese culture. The PRC continued its campaign to remove characteristically Muslim elements from mosques throughout the country. Authorities also continued to target girls wearing headscarves to school, ‘‘quietly’’ rooting out the practice ‘‘at the majority of schools, at all levels, by various means’’ since 2019, according to Radio Free Asia. Along with large-scale surveillance operations targeting Muslim communities, the central government has also continued to target Muslim worship by undertaking surveillance and interfering with religious activities at mosques and has imposed quotas on the number of Muslims permitted to gather to observe Ramadan. Examples of widespread violations of freedom of religion include:
• In July 2021, authorities in Xining municipality, Qinghai province, announced the removal of domes and a minaret from the front gate of Dongguan Mosque. Scholar David R. Stroup has described Dongguan Mosque as China’s ‘‘most prominent and culturally important mosque’’ and one of its largest.51 One report claimed that authorities had implemented similar re- movals from at least 10 other mosques throughout Xining.
• On November 3, 2021, seven Muslim girls were locked out of their elementary school in Changge city, Xuchang munici- pality, Henan province, for wearing headscarves.
• Beginning on October 15, government and Party officials launched their latest round of ‘‘wo’erzi’’ (a Chinese trans- literation of the Arabic word for ‘‘admonition,’’ or sermon) preaching tours, sending preaching groups to mosques throughout Qinghai to promote Party and government policies, loyalty to the Party, and Party-approved interpretations of the Quran.
• In 2022, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection had launched a corruption investigation into Chinese People’s Political Con- sultative Conference Vice Chair and member of the Hui ethnic minority Wang Zhengwei. Wang, formerly head of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission and former Governor of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, was known for encouraging the build- ing of mosques ‘‘on a relatively grand scale’’ and supporting mechanisms for the certification of halal foods. According to the WSJ, the investigation into Wang Zhengwei was ‘‘prompted by concerns that Mr. Wang had promoted ‘unrestrained Mus- lim culture’ and encouraged religious extremism.’’
Full pdf link:
IslamThis past year, the PRC continued to impose the policy of ‘‘sinicization’’ on ethnic minority Muslims throughout the country, promoting the eradication of distinct ethnic and religious character- istics and increasing assimilation with Han Chinese culture. The PRC continued its campaign to remove characteristically Muslim elements from mosques throughout the country. Authorities also continued to target girls wearing headscarves to school, ‘‘quietly’’ rooting out the practice ‘‘at the majority of schools, at all levels, by various means’’ since 2019, according to Radio Free Asia. Along with large-scale surveillance operations targeting Muslim communities, the central government has also continued to target Muslim worship by undertaking surveillance and interfering with religious activities at mosques and has imposed quotas on the number of Muslims permitted to gather to observe Ramadan. Examples of widespread violations of freedom of religion include:
• In July 2021, authorities in Xining municipality, Qinghai province, announced the removal of domes and a minaret from the front gate of Dongguan Mosque. Scholar David R. Stroup has described Dongguan Mosque as China’s ‘‘most prominent and culturally important mosque’’ and one of its largest.51 One report claimed that authorities had implemented similar re- movals from at least 10 other mosques throughout Xining.
• On November 3, 2021, seven Muslim girls were locked out of their elementary school in Changge city, Xuchang munici- pality, Henan province, for wearing headscarves.
• Beginning on October 15, government and Party officials launched their latest round of ‘‘wo’erzi’’ (a Chinese trans- literation of the Arabic word for ‘‘admonition,’’ or sermon) preaching tours, sending preaching groups to mosques throughout Qinghai to promote Party and government policies, loyalty to the Party, and Party-approved interpretations of the Quran.
• In 2022, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection had launched a corruption investigation into Chinese People’s Political Con- sultative Conference Vice Chair and member of the Hui ethnic minority Wang Zhengwei. Wang, formerly head of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission and former Governor of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, was known for encouraging the build- ing of mosques ‘‘on a relatively grand scale’’ and supporting mechanisms for the certification of halal foods. According to the WSJ, the investigation into Wang Zhengwei was ‘‘prompted by concerns that Mr. Wang had promoted ‘unrestrained Mus- lim culture’ and encouraged religious extremism.’’