On January 26, 2026, Vice President Han Zheng met with Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha in Beijing.

Han Zheng stated that China's relations with Islamic countries have a long history, and Chinese civilization and Islamic civilization have long exchanged and learned from each other. The OIC is an important bridge for China to develop its relations with Islamic countries. In 2024, President Xi Jinping for the first time appointed a special representative to attend the 15th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and sent a congratulatory message to the summit, steering the development of China-OIC relations into a new stage. China appreciates the OIC and Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha for valuing the development of relations with China, and hopes that Islamic countries will continue to firmly support the Chinese side on issues concerning China's core interests, including Taiwan and Xinjiang.

Hissein Brahim Taha stated that the OIC sincerely appreciates President Xi Jinping's great emphasis on and guidance in promoting the in-depth development of friendly relations between China and Islamic countries. China's development has set an example for the Global South. The OIC is willing to deepen all-round practical cooperation with China and will continue to firmly support China on issues related to Taiwan and Xinjiang.