Beijing vows to keep pushing for ceasefire, talks & two-state solution in Israel-Palestine conflict

CCTV: On October 28, the UN General Assembly adopted at its emergency special session on the Palestinian question a resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian truce in Gaza. China voted in favor and co-sponsored the resolution. Could you share China’s position? Wang Wenbin: The UN General Assembly adopted at its recent emergency special session a resolution on the Palestinian-Israeli situation tabled by an Arab country. It calls for an immediate humanitarian truce in Gaza, condemns all acts of violence aimed at civilians, and demands that all parties comply with their obligations in regard to the protection of civilians and civilian objects. It reaffirms the importance of finding a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian question on the basis of the two-state solution. Since the Palestinian-Israeli conflict escalated, China has been calling for a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, protection of civilians, opening a humanitarian aid corridor and averting a larger-scale humanitarian disaster. We have played an active and constructive role in promoting the comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question. Based on the above-stated position, China, as a co-sponsor of the draft resolution tabled by the Arab country, voted in favor of it. The General Assembly voted overwhelmingly for the resolution. This reflects the international community’s strong call for the fighting to stop and where it stands on the question of war and peace. China hopes the new UNGA resolution will be fully implemented, so that peace and stability will return and the humanitarian situation on the ground will be eased soon, civilians will be protected, and the Palestinian question will find a comprehensive, just and enduring solution at an early date. AFP: Zhai Jun, Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East issue, visited Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates last week. Is there any plan for him to attend other meetings related to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in this region this week? Wang Wenbin: Since the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict began, China has been in close contact with relevant parties, actively participated in the consultations at the UN Security Council, and made every effort to promote peace talks and help deescalate the situation. The international community, especially the many Arab countries, commends China’s just position and the role it has played as a responsible major country. It is widely held that the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind advocated by President Xi Jinping helps identify the direction for resolving the Palestinian-Israeli issue. Countries also consider the proposal put forward by Foreign Minister Wang Yi on ending the conflict to be well-targeted and commend China’s important role in promoting a political settlement of the Palestinian issue and preserving peace and stability in the Middle East. China will firmly support all efforts that are conducive to dialogue, ceasefire and peace and will do its best on everything conducive to the implementation of the two-state solution and a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question. China is ready to work together with the international community to make relentless efforts to that end. __________________ ShanghaiEye focuses on producing top-quality contents. Nobody knows SHANGHAI better than us. Please subscribe to us ☻☻☻ __________________ For more stories, please click ■ What’s up today in Shanghai, the most updated news of the city ■ Amazing Shanghai, exploring the unknown corners of the city, learning the people, food and stories behind them ■ What Chinese people’s lives are like during the post COVID-19 period ■ Views of foreign scholars on China and its affairs ■ Foreign faces in Shanghai, people living in this city sharing their true feelings ■ Mini-docs showing why China is the country it is today __________________ ☎Leave us messages if you have any suggestions or questions! Thank you!