Chinese officials have ordered Muslim food sellers in Beijing to remove words and images connected to Islam from their business signs. Workers at 11 restaurants in the Chinese capital spoke to Reuters reporters. They said officials told them to remove images such as the crescent moon and words such as “halal” written in Arabic. About 20 million Muslims live in China. The campaign against Arabic writing and traditional Islamic images is part of an effort to make religions conform to traditional Chinese culture. The campaign has also included the removal of Middle Eastern-style elements on mosques across the country. Islam is not the only targeted religion. In recent years, officials also have closed or destroyed Christian churches that operate without government permission.