China sets rules on beards, veils to combat extremism in Xinjiang

BEIJING (Reuters) - China will step up a campaign against religious extremism in the far western region of Xinjiang on Saturday by implementing a range of measures, including prohibiting "abnormal" beards, the wearing of veils in public places and the refusal to watch state television.<div class="feedflare">
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