In China, around 20 million people are Muslims, including people who belong to the Uyghur tribe residing in Xinjiang’s far western area. (Photo : Getty Images)
Immigration policy is every state's sovereign right. This was the gist of China's official statement on Monday, concerning the executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, halting entry to its country from seven Islam-dominated countries.
However, the exercise of issuing immigration policy must be done with "reasonable concerns," China's official statement added.
Sent through its Foreign Ministry to Reuters, the statement noted reports regarding the United States administration's decision.
"China believes that adjusting immigration and entry and exit policy is an act within each country's sovereignty," the statement read. "At the same time, relevant moves must also consider the reasonable concerns of relevant countries."
President Trump has been true to his campaign promise that he would be stiff when he became the country's next president. Among the changes he wanted to take effect is in immigration, especially when it concerns the Muslims scattered throughout the globe.
Despite criticisms from leaders from different states, whether ally or not, President Trump has remained consistent. He justified his ban order as a way to "stop bad dudes" from entering the United States, said a report from The Telegraph.
In China, around 20 million people are Muslims, including people who belong to the Uyghur tribe residing in Xinjiang's far western area, said a report. It was said that China has been struggling with unrest from the ethnic tribe.
Ethnic people in Xinjiang are reportedly resisting repressive policies of the Chinese government, which denied the same saying they implement freedom of religion on their territories.
China is conducting diplomatic efforts in the Middle East and has maintained good ties with Sudan and Iran, both countries being included on President Trump's immigration ban policy.
