During the Ming dynasty, the Chinese Muslim admiral Zheng He commanded naval voyages to Asian and African states. China’s claim to upholding national diversity is undermined by the treatment meted out to its Muslim population in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Freedom of religion in Xinjiang is under severe strain with growing restrictions on religious expression. However, China’s trade and strategic links in the Muslim world have held back criticism. We need to rethink our work, method, and process of functioning to cater to the needs of the current era and beyond.”The OIC may need to think out of the box and develop a multilateral response to the Xinjiang dilemma.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 28, 2020 14:26 UTC