Protesters in Istanbul have burned Chinese flags and demonstrated against what they claim is the religious suppression of minority Uighur Muslims by authorities in China’s Xinjiang province.<br /><br /> Turkish media has reported that the minority group there have been banned from fasting and worship during the holy month of Ramadan.<br /><br /> Beijing says Uighur Muslims enjoy freedom of religion. <br /><br /> Protesters marched to the Chinese consulate in Istanbul carrying flags and banners and chanting anti-China slogans outside the building. <br /><br /> Many Turks see themselves as sharing religious and cultural ties with Uighurs.<br /><br /> Last week, Turkey vowed to keep its doors open to Uighur migrants fleeing persecution in China. <br /><br /> Beijing has warned its citizens travelling in Turkey that some Chinese tourists have been attacked.
