China has begun to apply its anti-Uyghur terror policies to the Hui as well

China Continues Repressive Policies Against Muslims
China continues to implement its repressive policies against Muslims, extending its oppressive practices from the Uyghurs in East Turkistan to include Hui Muslims in other parts of the country. These policies target imams and scholars, who are considered pillars of Islamic advocacy, arresting them increasingly without clear justification.
On December 15, reports published on the X platform revealed that Chinese authorities began implementing anti-Islamic policies on Hui Muslims similar to those against the Uyghurs. A prominent example was the arrest of Imam "Ma Yuyin," a Hui imam in Yuxi city, Yunnan province.
According to reports, Imam "Ma Yuyin" was arrested while having lunch at a local restaurant on the afternoon of December 15. Eyewitnesses reported that plainclothed Chinese police surrounded the restaurant and took him away without providing any reason for his arrest.
"Ma Yuyin" is highly educated, having graduated from a Chinese university before pursuing Islamic studies in Saudi Arabia and returning to China to lead a local mosque. During his work, he was known for his positive messages encouraging people to maintain good morals and serve the community.
Chinese authorities didn't stop at arresting the imam; the arrest campaign included his family members, including his parents, wife, and brother, sparking widespread anger among Muslims in the region. This prompted local residents to protest in front of the local government building, demanding the immediate release of the imam and his family. They also expressed their rejection of these practices by performing congregational prayer in front of the building.
Analysts view the arrest of Imam "Ma Yuyin" and his family as an attempt to strike at religious symbols that play an influential role in society, aiming to eliminate any religious manifestations in the region. Observers confirmed that what's happening to Hui Muslims aligns with China's repressive approach against Uyghurs, including mass arrests, mosque demolitions, and forcing thousands into rehabilitation camps.
Since its occupation of East Turkistan, China has implemented systematic policies to suppress Islam, including the recent destruction or closure of more than 16,000 mosques. At the beginning of this year, China announced new regulations under the "Religious Affairs System for Xinjiang Region," aimed at banning religious education and restricting any religious activity that doesn't align with Communist Party ideology.
Observers note that these policies are part of a comprehensive plan aimed at distorting Islam and reformulating it according to the state's agenda, including manipulating Quranic interpretation, in an attempt to eliminate Islamic identity and completely erase its presence in China.