raising concerns about the erosion of religious freedom in Xinjiang. Human Rights Watch raised concerns about these regulations. The revisions aim to “Sinicize” religion in the region ...

The changes to the names of Xinjiang villages included removing mentions of religion, including terms such as “Hoja,” a title for a Sufi religious teacher, and “haniqa,” a type of Sufi ...

Officials in Beijing, however, soon deemed the gatherings a threat. In August 1995, key organizers were arrested, prompting ...

Any problems in ethnic relations are dwarfed by the palpable progress visible to any unbiased observer who visits Xinjiang!

By taking firm legal measures to crack down on and prevent the activities of separatists, religious extremists and terrorists, Xinjiang is determined to resolutely nip the risks of violent terrorism ...

A Thai lawyer is seeking the release of 42 Uyghurs who have spent over a decade in detention and who rights groups fear could be deported to China where they would be at risk of torture.