China breaks silence on Nupur Sharma controversy, says 'all religions need to be respected'

© Provided by DNA The controversy surrounding Nupur Sharma and her comments on Prophet Muhammad had already crossed borders, with several Gulf countries condemning her words. Now, neighbouring country China has also issued a statement on the much-talked-about row. China on Monday issued an official statement regarding the Nupur Sharma row, saying that all religions and civilizations should be respected. Beijing further expressed hope that the situation is handled properly by the concerned authorities and administration. Beijing, which itself faces serious allegations of a mass crackdown on Uygur Muslims in the volatile Xinjiang province, said, "China always believes that different…