In both the region capital of Urumqi and Kashgar in the western part of the region, a number of mosques had been converted into cafes and other tourist destinations for Han Chinese. And Beijing ...

Semi-official group drops logo and Islamic symbols from website and social media account, a move that may risk alienating ordinary Muslims.

is the oldest and largest of the 80-odd mosques in Beijing. The Islamic faith was introduced into China during the Tang Dynasty and has followers among more than 10 Chinese ethnic groups ...

The Dongsi Mosque takes its name from its location near the Dongsi Archways in the East City District of Beijing. The mosque was first built in 1447 in the Ming Dynasty. According to historical ...

and mosques must be sanctioned and controlled by the Chinese Communist Party to operate openly, it’s a heavily loaded statement and one easily manipulated by pro-Beijing propagandists.

Beijing’s outreach builds relationships with prominent Muslim organizations, while influencing the narratives about China’s ...

A video of a digger demolishing a structure that resembles a religious building has been shared on social media with implied ...

Outside observers say scores of mosques have been demolished, a charge Beijing denies, and locals say the number of worshippers is sinking. A decade ago, 4,000 to 5,000 people attended Friday ...

The Great Mosque of Xian, not far from the imperial ... punishment and torture," says Amnesty International. Beijing had set up so-called vocational training centers in the far-western Xinjiang ...