China's Xinjiang Region Village Name Changes
Authorities in China's Xinjiang region have been systematically changing village names to reflect Communist Party ideology, removing references to Islam and Uyghur culture. This is seen as an attack on cultural identity and part of a wider campaign of assimilation.
Key Points
- Systematic replacement of village names in Xinjiang to reflect Communist Party ideology
- Removal of references to Islam, Uyghur culture, and history
- Part of a larger campaign of assimilation and crackdown on ethnic minorities in the region
- More than 1 million Uyghurs and other minorities estimated to be held in extralegal internment camps