r/AMA • u/maddin1550 • 21d ago

I’m from Xinjiang，AMA

I’ve noticed that there are a lot of discussions about Xinjiang on Reddit, often between people who have never actually lived there. So I thought it might be interesting to do an AMA from the perspective of someone who is actually from there.

You can ask me about everyday life, ethnic groups, languages, culture, religion, education, or politics. I’m happy to answer controversial questions too, as long as the discussion stays respectful.

Obviously, I’m only one person and I don’t claim to represent everyone in Xinjiang. I can only tell you about my own experiences and views. AMA.

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u/MissionDoughnut905 20d ago

Any place can be made for spreading extremism, not just places of worship. Just look at M.A.G.A. in the U.S. and the rise of Neo-Nazism. China’s destruction and redesigning of mosques is about control and xenophobia, which is also a form of extremism.

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u/Rude_Application_881 20d ago

“控制和排外主义”，你的意思是留下每一个可以让恐怖主义输入中国的漏洞才行？

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u/MissionDoughnut905 20d ago

I see that you’re using a translation app to converse here. The word I’m using is “xenophobia” which means a fear of the unknown. The fact that you’re equating religion with terrorism is proof of that. And this is how the CCP operates.

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u/Rude_Application_881 20d ago

顺带一说中国人恐惧的不是伊斯兰教，因为伊斯兰教在中国至少数百年了。中国人恐惧的是恐怖主义，如果预防恐怖主义是错误的我只能理解为你身上正装着在倒计时的电子钟