Cultural Protection and Development in Xinjiang (November 2018)

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Overview

The paper begins by illustrating China and Xinjiang’s multicultural/multiethnic co-existence.  It highlights the importance of language especially standard Chinese for progress and development while underlining the work being done to preserve minority languages. The paper also emphasizes the historical religious diversity of Xinjiang and highlights the Chinese state’s efforts to promote religious diversity. The website “xjmuslim.com” is used as an example of a resource set-up for Xinjiang’s Muslim community.  Further, the importance paid to the preservation of religious sites by the state is underscored (in total 109 sites have been designated as major cultural heritage sites). The paper also stresses the importance of adaptability of all religions to the local society.

“Xinjiang upholds the tradition of religious localization and provides guidance to religions on adaptation to China’s socialist system. Religious circles in Xinjiang are encouraged to promote social harmony and development as well as cultural progress with the aid of religious doctrines and rules, and elaborate on the doctrines and rules that contribute to China’s development and conform to China’s traditions.”

It further highlights the work being done to preserve and promote Xinjiang’s cultural heritage.

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