INDONESIAN CHINESE MUSLIM PERCEPTION ON THE XINJIANG ISSUE IN WHATSAPP
Grace Lestariana Wonoadi

Faculty of Social and Political Sciences,
Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Abstract

Over the years, Xinjiang issue has reported as a violent conflict between muslim minority and the government of China without significant response from the muslim world. Indonesia is one of the biggest Muslim population. On another side, Indonesian Chinese Muslims can be seen as a group of double minority, both in socio-economic power and in religious affiliation. This paper aims to compare the dynamics of discussion about the Xinjiang issue among Indonesian Muslims, both Chinese and non-Chinese descendant. Comparing four groups of WhatsApp, it is found that there is no single unitary perception on it. However, it shows a common feature of lack of literacy about the issue. The study also found that religious identity is much more decisive than ethnicity. A combination of religious identity, an intensive sharing of news, and political sentiment welcoming the general election produces a new response among society.

Keywords: indonesia, chinese muslim, perception, xinjiang issue, whatsapp, identity

Topic: International Symposium on Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, and Religious Studies

Link: https://ifory.id/abstract-plain/pzKMvyXHang3

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