China: Law passed to make Islam compatible with socialism

China has passed a new law that ensures to implement all measures to ‘Sinicize’ Islam, here on Saturday. In some parts of China, practicing Islam is illegal. Chinese police arrests people caught fasting, praying, growing a beard or wearing a hijab.

Shobhit Kalra
Published on: 6 Jan 2019 11:38 AM GMT
China: Law passed to make Islam compatible with socialism
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China: Law passed to make Islam compatible with socialism

Beijing: China has passed a new law that ensures to implement all measures to ‘Sinicize’ Islam, here on Saturday.

Sinicization is a process whereby non-Chinese societies come under the influence of Chinese culture, particularly Han Chinese culture and societal norms.

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Sinicization includes areas of diet, writing, industry, education, language, law, lifestyle, politics, philosophy, religion, science and technology, culture, and value systems.

This move came after the meeting of Chinese government officials and representatives of eight Islamic associations.

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According to a report, to make Islam compatible with socialism and implement measures to Sinicize the religion, the officials agreed to guide the religion.

It is to be mentioned that in some parts of China, practicing Islam is illegal. Chinese police arrests people caught fasting, praying, growing a beard or wearing a hijab.

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Shobhit Kalra

Shobhit Kalra

Writer has 10 years of experience in digital media. Presently working as Chief Sub Editor at newstrack.com. An avid reader and always willing to learn new things and techniques.

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