Key facts
- China opposes Israel's "forced establishment" of West Bank settlements.
- China supports the two-state solution as the fundamental way to resolve the Palestinian question.
- China is concerned about escalating violence and civilian casualties in the occupied Palestinian territories.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that Israel should stop and reverse its "forced establishment" of West Bank settlements, according to a statement from China's foreign ministry on Friday. Wang conveyed this message during a meeting in Azerbaijan, emphasizing that China views the Palestinian question as the century's greatest historical injustice.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian previously stated that China consistently opposes new settlements in occupied Palestinian territory and any actions that undermine the two-state solution. He urged relevant parties to avoid actions that could intensify contradictions and escalate tensions, particularly given the fragile situation in Gaza.