The Chinese government expressed its support for initiatives that strengthen the position of the Palestinian Authority and promote dialogue with other factions on Friday. This came after years of conflict between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas over the formation of a Palestinian unity government, which intensified following the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas on October 7.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi previously stated that the recognition of Palestine would correct a historical injustice and that all UN member states should fulfill their duty to recognize Palestine. He emphasized that such recognition should not be contingent on Israeli-Palestinian negotiations but rather serve as a step towards granting Palestine equal negotiating leverage for a two-state solution with Israel.
In response to this, President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority recently reorganized his cabinet following a call from the United States to revitalize the structure that Hamas criticized as ineffective in governing the Palestinian territories. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, Wang Wenbin, stated that China will support efforts to strengthen the Palestinian National Authority and promote reconciliation among Palestinian factions.
This move by China is significant as it shows its commitment to finding a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. By supporting initiatives that promote dialogue and reconciliation among Palestinian factions, China is taking an active role in finding a lasting solution to this complex issue.
