Religion
These are some of the religion practice in East Asia.Confucian, Daoist, Buddhist, Shinto, and folk religious traditions in China and Japan.
This map shows what parts of East Asia do does religions.
Religion does play a role in the government. Religious observance in China is on the rise. According to a survey published in a state-run newspaper, 31.4 percent of Chinese adults are religious, a figure that is three times the initial government estimate.
There has been violence because of religion. Here's a report of some violence happen in East Asia because of religion.
Riots have killed 27 people in China's restive far western region of Xinjiang, Chinese state media report.
The violence broke out in Turpan prefecture early on Wednesday.
Police opened fire after a mob armed with knives attacked police stations and a local government building, Xinhua news agency quoted officials as saying.
There are sporadic outbreaks of violence in Xinjiang, where there are ethnic tensions between Muslim Uighur and Han Chinese communities.
Confirming reports from the region is difficult because information is tightly controlled.
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Analysis
Celia Hatton
BBC News, Beijing
China's state media have been quick to issue an official version of events regarding the latest round of violence in Xinjiang, but it will be tough to verify those reports.
Xinjiang lies on China's remote north-west border and it is difficult for foreign media to travel there. Many people on both sides of the conflict are reluctant to speak to visiting journalists for fear of reprisals if they dispute the government's stance.
Unfortunately Xinjiang usually hits international headlines when violence flares between the region's minority ethnic Uighur Muslims and the majority Han Chinese. Many Uighurs contend that their language and religion are being smothered by an influx of Han Chinese migrants.
Xinjiang is a large geographic area rich in oil and gas deposits. Soon it will also become a major supplier of coal to China's energy-hungry cities. The region's fertile land also grows produce that is shipped to the rest of the country. The Han Chinese who move to Xinjiang hope to benefit from the region's untapped resources.
The violence occurred in Turpan's remote township of Lukqun, about 200km (120 miles) south-east of the region's capital, Urumqi.
The Xinhua news agency report, citing local officials, said rioters stabbed people and set police cars alight.
There has been violence because of religion. Here's a report of some violence happen in East Asia because of religion.
Riots have killed 27 people in China's restive far western region of Xinjiang, Chinese state media report.
The violence broke out in Turpan prefecture early on Wednesday.
Police opened fire after a mob armed with knives attacked police stations and a local government building, Xinhua news agency quoted officials as saying.
There are sporadic outbreaks of violence in Xinjiang, where there are ethnic tensions between Muslim Uighur and Han Chinese communities.
Confirming reports from the region is difficult because information is tightly controlled.
Continue reading the main story
Analysis
Celia Hatton
BBC News, Beijing
China's state media have been quick to issue an official version of events regarding the latest round of violence in Xinjiang, but it will be tough to verify those reports.
Xinjiang lies on China's remote north-west border and it is difficult for foreign media to travel there. Many people on both sides of the conflict are reluctant to speak to visiting journalists for fear of reprisals if they dispute the government's stance.
Unfortunately Xinjiang usually hits international headlines when violence flares between the region's minority ethnic Uighur Muslims and the majority Han Chinese. Many Uighurs contend that their language and religion are being smothered by an influx of Han Chinese migrants.
Xinjiang is a large geographic area rich in oil and gas deposits. Soon it will also become a major supplier of coal to China's energy-hungry cities. The region's fertile land also grows produce that is shipped to the rest of the country. The Han Chinese who move to Xinjiang hope to benefit from the region's untapped resources.
The violence occurred in Turpan's remote township of Lukqun, about 200km (120 miles) south-east of the region's capital, Urumqi.
The Xinhua news agency report, citing local officials, said rioters stabbed people and set police cars alight.
Here are two links to two videos of the crime scene.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2570996/At-27-dead-109-injured-gang-knife-wielding-men-attack-train-station-China.html#v-3277579855001
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2570996/At-27-dead-109-injured-gang-knife-wielding-men-attack-train-station-China.html#v-3276604552001
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2570996/At-27-dead-109-injured-gang-knife-wielding-men-attack-train-station-China.html#v-3277579855001
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2570996/At-27-dead-109-injured-gang-knife-wielding-men-attack-train-station-China.html#v-3276604552001