China tells Israel to stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Israel to halt the expansion of West Bank settlements, labeling the Palestinian issue a major historical injustice. China continues to position itself as a diplomatic mediator in the Middle East conflict.
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China's increasing diplomatic involvement in Middle Eastern affairs signals a shift in global power dynamics and mediation efforts.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, China has been positioning itself as a mediator for conflicts in the Middle East
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has told Israel to stop its "forced establishment" of settlements in the West Bank and reverse its actions, his office said.
The "Palestinian question" is "the greatest historical injustice of this century", Wang told Israeli President Isaac Herzog in a face-to-face meeting on the sidelines of a conference in Azerbaijan on Thursday.
Beijing has been a longstanding supporter of the Palestinian cause and has maintained that a "two-state solution" is the "correct direction".
It has also been positioning itself as a mediator for conflicts in the Middle East.
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