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Islam is the most popular religion in China among young people despite a government crackdown on Ramadan and historic persecution of the Muslim Uighur minority, according to a new survey.
Of the five religions recognised by the atheist state, Islam has the largest proportion of followers under 30, with 22.4% of Chinese Muslims fitting this age bracket, according to the China Religion Survey carried out by a research centre at Beijing’s Renmin University.
The Communist Party has reportedly banned teachers, students and government employees in Xinjiang province from fasting.
The government has also reportedly instructed Muslim shopkeepers and restaurant owners to sell alcohol and cigarettes.
Ankara summoned the Chinese ambassador last week about the reports that Uighurs in Xinjiang have been banned from fasting during Ramadan.
Islam most popular religion with young Chinese
Of the five religions recognised by the atheist state, Islam has the largest proportion of followers under 30, with 22.4% of Chinese Muslims fitting this age bracket, according to the China Religion Survey carried out by a research centre at Beijing’s Renmin University.
The Communist Party has reportedly banned teachers, students and government employees in Xinjiang province from fasting.
The government has also reportedly instructed Muslim shopkeepers and restaurant owners to sell alcohol and cigarettes.
Ankara summoned the Chinese ambassador last week about the reports that Uighurs in Xinjiang have been banned from fasting during Ramadan.
Islam most popular religion with young Chinese