China is taking a proactive stance in the Middle East by proposing an international peace conference to address the Israel-Gaza conflict. President Xi Jinping emphasized China's support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital and full sovereignty. This move coincides with the 20th anniversary of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, which has seen significant economic cooperation, with trade volume between China and Arab League countries reaching 2.8 trillion yuan ($393.75 billion) in 2023. The forum has also highlighted the deepening political and economic ties between China and Arab states. Additionally, China and Arab countries have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and condemned Israel's ongoing military operations. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed also emphasized the importance of cooperation between Arab states and China to secure an immediate ceasefire. Xi Jinping's keynote speech at the forum reinforced China's commitment to a two-state solution, more humanitarian aid for Gaza, and support for Palestine's full membership in the UN, while also promoting broader cooperation in various sectors, including energy and artificial intelligence.
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Arab leaders: "Justice should not be absent forever" "China firmly supports the establishment of an independent State of Palestine" China is "ready to work ... to jointly champion an equal and orderly multipolar world" https://t.co/9os5R8IUeJ
China Wants a Bigger Role in the Middle East. But Not Too Big. With the U.S. under fire for support of Israel in the Gaza war, China sees an opening. But Washington’s influence is still predominant. @ByChunHan @DovLieber @jmalsin https://t.co/1WdouOTKbs https://t.co/1WdouOTKbs
"China firmly supports the establishment of an independent State of Palestine." - President Xi https://t.co/BNvCUIot2w
#WeTalk: Arab people's perspective on Sino-Arab cooperation https://t.co/EP7XaEgJMz
President #XiJinping's time at the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum https://t.co/WFLoHg0P9N
China and Bahrain reaffirmed on Friday their support for each other on issues concerning core interests, and agreed to expand cooperation in various areas and push for more results in #BeltandRoad cooperation, as President Xi Jinping met with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al… https://t.co/l1wIQsImzT
Perhaps this is why the US is suddenly talking about ceasefire in Gaza. President of Egypt, Sisi, in Beijing with Pres. Xi Jinping. The more war crimes Israel commits, the more the Arab countries will reach out to China/Russia. https://t.co/4saK5ApNhR
China and Arab states have adopted a joint declaration calling for a cease-fire in Gaza as soon as possible as well as a "comprehensive, just and lasting" solution to the Palestine question amid ongoing Israeli military operations in #Gaza. https://t.co/rgV94VzHct
President Xi Jinping's keynote speech at the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum is "forward-looking", reinforcing China as a "pivotal partner" for the Arab world, analysts said. #XiJinping https://t.co/WRlu9NfQlW https://t.co/DdqDMpf23T
Xi pledges deeper ties with Arab states ...Chinese leader said China was willing to work with Arab countries to deepen cooperation in fields ranging from oil/gas to trade/investment + new areas of growth such as artificial intelligence. https://t.co/wnfX9sguBq via @scmpnews
Unofficial reports on the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum say that the two sides had in-depth discussions on the #Palestinian issue. The joint communique does not condemn the initial Hamas attack and the messaging is consistent with #Chinese policy statements made during the… https://t.co/0N5F88v9LK
#China claims to support the #Arab states’ interests, but at best takes positions that ignores them and at worst actively harms them. Summits like this week's #CASCF are an opportunity to reinforce the inherent contradictions in #Beijing’s approach to the #Mideast. In a new… https://t.co/7LxoUPiQuI
President Xi and Arab friends https://t.co/NXgGXFZCri
#Tunisia: President Kais Saied stated the country's willingness to present high priority projects to explore ways of implementing them with #China in near future, as he met the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China. https://t.co/bwD9Cc1WQB https://t.co/okgajCxS4k
The China-Arab States Cooperation Forum is notable for what it reveals about the limits of #Chinese influence in the #MiddleEast, writes Rebecca Redlich. https://t.co/AiGZ9BWaxB
China-Arab economic cooperation flourishes after 20 years https://t.co/Igc83BJTiG
#China seeks to advance its economic interests in the #MENA region. This week, #Arab leaders convened in #Beijing to discuss bilateral relations and regional and international issues. Here's how the U.S. can counter #Chinese influence. https://t.co/ViF3KBH4hW
Relations between #China and #Arab states have reached new heights recently with the interactions of top leaders continuing on Friday and more cooperation documents being signed. Analysts said the joint China-Arab states statement on the Palestinian issue, which voices the need… https://t.co/xb9D79gIi1
Bridging continents: #China-#Arab States Cooperation Forum's path to new cooperation #CGTNOpinion https://t.co/mQYchdARH9
China-Arab States Cooperation Forum heralds a new era of mediation and cooperation https://t.co/PDmPSAttcf
The full text of the joint statement of #China and #Arab states on the #Palestinian issue was released on Friday. The text said relevant resolutions of the United Nations must be fully and effectively implemented and that the two sides will work together to promote an immediate… https://t.co/pwdfcq0k5C
Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that #China would continue to cooperate with #Arab countries in unity on the Palestinian issue and stand on the side of history, fairness and justice, and international humanitarianism. #Palestine https://t.co/M4MitIouRP https://t.co/NRLt3SDWZ5
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 31 to welcome Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa on his state visit to China. https://t.co/TQlSfQF04S
Chinese, Tunisian presidents attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents https://t.co/wZ3GsUVcOU
The 10th ministerial conference of the #China-#Arab States Cooperation Forum adopted a China-Arab states joint statement on the #Palestinian issue, in which the two sides condemn Israel's ongoing violations against the Palestinian people. They denounce the violations in #Rafah… https://t.co/yGTd6P0aDY
#China and #Arab states have condemned #Israel's continued military offensive in #Gaza and called for a cease-fire in the area as soon as possible in a joint declaration over the #Palestine issue on Friday. https://t.co/ZjMLkS6hhi
President Xi Jinping held talks with Tunisian President Kais Saied. This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Tunisia. The two sides, always enjoying mutual respect and mutual support as equals, have written a vivid chapter of developing countries… https://t.co/aHAUjdzgiJ
Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated calls for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and promised more humanitarian aid for people in Gaza as he opened a summit with leaders of Arab states. https://t.co/PHoJukyKnU
#China and #Arab countries made a strong call on Thursday for a cease-fire in #Gaza and reiterated support for the restoration of the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people as well as the establishment of an independent State of #Palestine. https://t.co/qxrsOiBnH9 https://t.co/b0qQReWwn3
President Xi Jinping appealed to the global community on Thursday to unwaveringly commit itself to the two-state solution to resolve the Palestine-Israel conflict, while pledging Beijing's support for a more broad-based, authoritative and effective international peace conference.… https://t.co/UUTPeylx5k
For background on the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum and what to expect from this year's summit, read Rebecca Redlich's piece. https://t.co/AiGZ9BWaxB https://t.co/ubenmdonNX
#China engages #MENA countries through a combination of bilateral and multilateral forums. An example of such is this week’s #CASCF summit. How can the U.S. counter #Beijing’s influence in the region? @WashInstitute experts offer recommendations. https://t.co/ViF3KBGwso https://t.co/Vcngo1HX8u
“Since last October, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has escalated drastically, throwing people into tremendous suffering,” Chinese President Xi Jinping said. “War should not continue indefinitely.” https://t.co/2FCK46RbkU
#Editorial: For the peace and stability of the world, the political, developmental, security, and civilizational consensus between #China and #Arab countries also provides profound insights. https://t.co/AhrrmmJmIe https://t.co/OGR314KJoJ
For #China, summits like the #CASCF are primarily a vehicle for coordinating political and economic engagement with the #Arab world. For Arab countries, the economic incentive remains a key driver in these forums. A new report by @annaborsh, @Louis_DG, @fishman_b, @RumleyGM,… https://t.co/KKaIukzCn8
China hosts an annual summit with Arab states, with Beijing leveraging an increasingly pro-Palestinian stance amid the Israel-Hamas war to curry favor @ariel_oseran reports: https://t.co/5i1KHr6mvO
China and Arab states have substantial potential to deepen their economic and trade relations, particularly in the financial and energy sectors, boosting growth for both sides and contributing to global economic recovery, experts and business leaders said. https://t.co/GD9gjUeid0 https://t.co/Mzy1j1MzIZ
Total goods trade volume between China and members of the Arab League surged to 2.8 trillion yuan ($393.75 billion) in 2023 from 303.81 billion yuan in 2004, an increase of 820.9%, according to China's General Administration of Customs. https://t.co/FqejMmyqtJ
#XiJinping says #China wants to work with #Arab states to resolve hot spot issues https://t.co/7epLUWkfJW
China supports Palestine's full membership in the UN – Xi Jinping https://t.co/Jgnln5cavV
China’s Xi calls for peace conference to end ‘tremendous suffering’ in Gaza #IsraelPalestineWar #Israel #Gaza #Palestine https://t.co/uqEmlVK3Hy
#Editorial: The road of collective cooperation between #China and the #Arab countries has already shown a powerful force that has amazed the world, and the construction of a China-Arab community with a shared future has opened a new era, making the future of China-Arab relations… https://t.co/GMY5zJhFaS
Trade between China and the Arab League has witnessed robust expansion as the two sides bolstered economic cooperation since the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum was established 20 years ago: data https://t.co/Uiaz9Hu209 https://t.co/90FQ0zv0oJ
JUST IN: 🇨🇳🇵🇸 China's President Xi says "China firmly supports the establishment of an independent State of Palestine that enjoys full sovereignty based on the 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital" https://t.co/wkiWgWxLvW
#CGTNOpinion Accelerating the construction of a China-Arab community with a shared future https://t.co/nWOYQ1DcHE https://t.co/UMJIIWgIVb
#XiJinping: China-UAE ties good example of China-Arab state relations in new era https://t.co/AO5O0nuvvd
#GTGraphic: This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. Check out the highlights of #China-#Arab cooperation achievements. https://t.co/vV9vEitZAQ
China is seizing the moment in West Asia by proposing an international peace conference on Israel-Gaza war. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed emphasised the importance of cooperation between Arab states and China to secure an immediate ceasefire. #Velsig https://t.co/VXKmdLx3aD