Martin Lavička is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Asian Studies at Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic, teaching modern Chinese history, Taiwan history, and Chinese politics. His research focuses on the socio-legal aspects of China’s ethnic policies, religious freedoms, and the rule of law. He is currently a visiting research fellow at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies at Lund University, Sweden, conducting a two-year project on the rule of law in China.

Last Updated: April 10, 2024

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04.19.24

A New Round of Restrictions Further Constrains Religious Practice in Xinjiang

Martin Lavička
Authorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region rang in 2024 by announcing an update to the region’s strictures on religious practice. Changes include new rules to ensure that sites of religious worship, like mosques, look adequately “Chinese...