Beijing orders 'Chinese characteristics' for new Xinjiang mosques

New rules in Uyghur region tighten state control on religion

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The Chinese flag hangs outside a mosque in Urumqi, a city in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. © Reuters

KOHEI FUJIMURA, Nikkei staff writer

DALIAN, China -- Newly built mosques in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region must adopt "Chinese characteristics" under new regulations from authorities.

The regulations say that no organization or individual may force residents to not believe in a religion.

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