Islam in China in Qing | The Story of China
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Islam in China in Qing | The Story of China
In this clip from The Story of China, discover how Islam came to China through trade, just as Buddhism and Christianity had. The Mongol rule of China encouraged Muslim immigration. By the time of the Qing Dynasty, Muslim communities and mosques could be found in most Chinese cities. Muslim scholars and soldiers held positions in the Chinese government and army.