Xi Jinping calls for stricter crackdown on religion as path to ‘Ethnic and Social Harmony’

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Tsering Dhundup

DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 30: Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged tighter regulation and enforcement of religious affairs, declaring that the sinicization of religion is “the only way” to achieve ethnic unity, social harmony, and long-term stability in the country, according to state media.

Xi made the remarks on Monday while presiding over a study session of the Communist Party’s Politburo, where he stressed the need to strengthen laws and policies governing religious practices.

“Governing religious affairs in accordance with the law is the fundamental way to proper...

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