#Thousands share stories of Xinjiang #xinjiang #新疆China implements the policy of freedom of religious belief, adheres to the principle of “protecting legitimate activities, stopping illegal ones, curbing extremism, resisting infiltration and fighting crimes”, manages religious affairs in accordance with the law, and actively guides religions to adapt to the socialist society. Xinjiang has more than 24,000 venues for religious activities including mosques, temples and churches, and more than 29,000 religious personnel. Normal religious activities are strictly protected by law. Religious citizens legally carry out worship, fasting, scripture recitation, prayer and other activities in religious venues or at home, completely independently and voluntarily. Religious personages participate in the deliberation and administration of state affairs in accordance with the law, and put forward suggestions on religious affairs and social development; religious groups carry out public welfare and charity, student aid, poverty relief, disaster relief and prayer activities, integrating into social and public life.Xinjiang cracks down on religious extremism in accordance with the law, never allows separatist, violent, terrorist and infiltration activities in the name of religion, effectively safeguards the equal rights of religious and non-religious citizens, promotes the harmonious coexistence and pluralistic tolerance of all religions, and safeguards social stability and harmony.
