Chinese Muslim Statement

This didn't hit the online press until about 5 o'clock Monday afternoon, Beijing time. It is a statement from Chen Guangyuan, chairman of the Islamic Association of China. He doesn't call for jihad or burning anything, probably for the obvious reasons.

"Prophet Muhammad is an emissary of peace who had devoted his whole life to promote and practise the mission of peace, tolerance and benignity," he said.
"We did not send you for the reason other than to symbolize and serve as an embodiment of mercy, which God has extended to all His Creatures," Chen quoted Allah, who assigned missions for Muhammad in Al-Quran, as saying.
According to Chen, Prophet Muhammad had also made it clear that his only task is "guide and exercise mercy" to the people from across the world.
"We will adhere to the aforesaid spirit promoted by Prophet Muhammad and hope that different religions and civilizations may respect each other, carry out dialogues equally and exist peacefully," he said.