China News Service, Beijing, April 20 (Reporter Huang Yuqin) Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin hosted a regular press conference on April 20.
A reporter asked: According to reports, the far-right political party "Hard Line" recently organized anti-Islamic rallies and burned the Koran in many places in Sweden, causing strong dissatisfaction among Muslim groups. Large-scale riots broke out in many places in Sweden, causing public facilities to be destroyed. , many people were injured in the incident.
Several Islamic countries have summoned Swedish envoys to protest.
What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin: China has noted relevant reports.
China always opposes extremist actions that attack different religious beliefs and provoke a clash of civilizations.
The so-called "freedom of speech" should not be used as a reason to incite racial or cultural discrimination and tear society apart.
Civilizations have no superiority or inferiority, but only characteristics and regions.
We advocate the use of civilized exchanges to transcend the clash of civilizations, and oppose discriminatory remarks that attack specific religions and civilizations.
It is hoped that the Swedish side will learn from its lessons, earnestly respect the religious beliefs of minority groups including the Muslim people, protect their legitimate rights and interests, and implement its statement of respecting and protecting freedom of religious belief.
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