Washington DC, March 28 -- The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has classified China once again in its 2025 report as one of the leading offenders of religious freedom globally.

The report emphasizes the ongoing repression of religious minorities by the Chinese government, which employs oppressive measures to stifle faith communities nationwide.

The situation of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang remains a significant concern. The USCIRF report outlines widespread violations of human rights, including mass detentions, forced labour, and monitoring of religious activities.

The government has attempted to eliminate Uyghur identity through limitations on Islamic practices, the demolition of mosques, and coerciv...