Uyghur Officials in Hotan Forced to Forgo Halal During Visits of Chinese ‘Relatives’

July 09, 2019

Radio Free Asia Shohret Hoshur, Joshua Lipes

Both said that when the minders, or “relatives,” stay with their families to teach them the Han Chinese language and extol the virtues of Beijing’s policies in the region—often for around one week—they bring alcohol and meat that includes pork, and expect family members to consume them, against the principles of “halal” that govern what Muslims can eat and drink.