First Quran App, Now Mosque Domes Targeted By Xi Jinping In China’s Sinicization Push

China has ordered the removal of Islamic-style structures from mosques under its ‘sinicization’ campaign. Authorities in China are reportedly removing the domes and minarets from thousands of mosques across the country. Chinese authorities are taking down overtly Islamic architecture as part of a push to sinicize Muslim ethnic groups. The Dongguan Mosque, largest in China’s Qinghai province lost the green domes that once crowned it. In September, Beijing remodelled the Mosque with Buddhist symbols and replaced the green dome with a flat roof. #ChinaMosqueDemolition. #UighurMuslims. #ChinaUighurs. #Xinjiang Crux is your daily dose of the big, viral and relevant news in a few minutes. It’s your ultimate guide to staying informed on the latest in politics, international relations, sports, entertainment and social media Follow CRUX on Instagram (@): Follow CRUX on Facebook: #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on Also watch: Crux One Take: Crux Files: Crux BTS: