China’s biggest gold mine found in Muslim majority province of Xinjiang
Geologists have discovered China's largest gold mine in the Muslim majority province of Xinjiang, according to the state news agency Xinhau.
The new find, close...
Chinese authorities ban “five types” of Muslims from Xinjiang’s public transport
Chinese officials in Karamay have banned the wearing of the hijab, niqab, burqa and "youths with long beards" from public transport until the end...
China jails Muslim couple for husband not shaving beard and wife wearing burqa
A Muslim was jailed for six years in China for refusing to shave off his beard, while his wife was imprisoned for two years...
China forces Muslim shopkeepers to sell alcohol and cigarettes
Chinese authorities are forcing Muslim shopkeepers and restaurant owners in the Xinjiang region to sell alcohol and cigarettes to weaken Islam's influence amongst local...
Conflicting reports over “China Ramadan ban”
There are conflicting reports over whether China has issued a partial ban on fasting in Ramadan in the predominantly Muslim region of Xinjiang.
Some reports...
Chinese Muslim cycles for four months to Makkah for Hajj
A Muslim man from China cycled for four months to make his way to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj.
Mohammed reportedly left his home in...
China bans long beards and veils in Xinjiang province
China has introduced new restrictions in the Muslim-majority region of Xinjiang in what it describes as a campaign against "Islamist extremism."
The measures include prohibiting...
China issues list of banned Muslim names which include “Muhammad”
Chinese authorities have increased their censorship of Islam by banning Muslim parents in the Xinjiang region from naming their children “Muhammad,” “Arafat” and “Jihad”.
Government...
China increases DNA testing of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang region
China has began the logistical groundwork for the mass collection of DNA from Uighur Muslims of the Xinjiang region, human rights observers have said.
Police...
Muslims in China ordered to surrender copies of the Quran and prayer mats
The Chinese government have stepped up their crackdown on Muslims in the Xinjiang region by launching a new campaign calling for the surrender of...
