Islamic Globalization and Its Role in China’s Future

Abstract: Islamic Globalization is a combination of religious, economic, political, and diplomatic advances that are transforming the Muslim world. Its building blocks are the hajj and religious travel, capitalism and Islamic finance, democracy and Islamic Modernism, as well as new international regimes tailored to the varied needs and tastes of Muslims in diverse cultures. Islamic Globalization allows modern Muslims to join the mainstream of international life and to reform it at the same time. These are also China’s goals, particularly as Chinese leaders express greater interest in soft power; eager to identify with visions of civilizational exchange and global governance.