dogu-turkistan-sempozyumu

Eastern Turkistan after the Cold War and 9/11 A Critical Study of the Chinese Theses and Policies/ Dr Akram Hicazih. The Qur’an, religious books and historical works about the history of theregion.i. The celebration of religious feasts and holy days.j. Those who want to go on hajj.k. The wearing of Islamic or religious dresses.This is just an example of the main titles in this matter. As we said at thebeginning, it is difficult to make generalizations in this study about the violentChinese practices. However, we will continue to follow China’s social andeconomic policies closely. We will compile particular examples that have bothofficial and legal characteristics which are incontrovertible and which will notallow China to hide the truth.Naturally people will start to look for different ways to implement their Godgivenrights to live as they believe, to carry out practices of faith and religionwhen oppression becomes unbearable, be it under arbitrary laws or martial law.However, according to the strange Chinese laws and regulations, these secretalternative methods are also being monitored and have been banned. 14 Suchactions are deemed “state secrets” and are never disclosed to public. Two of theseregulations are decisions signed by the prime minister, Lee Peng, in January 31,1994 banning religious activities. Below we will try to summarize these:Decree no 145This orders that all secret places of worship, which in recent years have begunto spread throughout China, be banned, and all religious activities be monitored.Decree no 144Foreigners are not permitted to open places of worship, religious organizationor associations. They are not allowed to lead religious activities, open culturalcenters or religious schools. Also foreigners are not permitted to talk with localreligious functionaries, to appoint them or to act as guides in their activities. 15At a later date, on 28.03.1996, the Chinese authorities issued a secret decree,known as Document No. 7. According to this decree, war against religion wasdeclared and the punishments required were increased by tenfold. This law wasactually in force by 12.03.1996. This is known as the Yan Da campaign. The321