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China Leads the Way – Beijing Supports Full UN Membership for Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Palestinians are currently a non-member observer state, a de facto recognition of statehood that was granted by the 193-member UN General Assembly in 2012. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi […]
UN Resolution in Gaza is Binding – China Challenges US at Security Council
By Palestine Chronicle Staff China reiterated on Tuesday that “UN Security Council resolutions are binding” on Israel, in reference to Resolution 2728 (2024), calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. China “calls on the […]
‘Typical Hypocritical Spectacle’ – US Gaza Resolution Vetoed by China, Russia
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Moscow’s envoy warned that the resolution will “ensure the impunity of Israel, whose crimes are not even assessed in the draft.” Russia and China vetoed on Friday a US draft […]
China, Russia, Yemeni Armed Forces Reach Red Sea Agreement – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff What’s behind the reported agreement between China, Russia, and the Yemeni Armed Forces for safe passage in the Red Sea? China and Russia have reportedly reached an agreement with the […]
Hamas, China Representatives Meet in Qatar – Haniyeh Praises Beijing’s Position on Gaza War
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Ismail Haniyeh emphasized the necessity of quickly stopping the Israeli aggression in Gaza, the withdrawal of the occupation army, the return of the displaced Palestinians. A Chinese foreign ministry envoy […]
‘Disgrace to Civilization’ – China Reiterates Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip as a “disgrace to civilization,” reiterating his country’s call for an “immediate ceasefire” and affirming its support […]
‘Highly Concerned’ – China Sends Third Aid Shipment to Gaza, Urges Intl. Community to Act
China International Development Cooperation Agency on Saturday expressed high concerns over the Gaza situation and said Beijing is preparing to send its third aid shipment to the region. In response to Western media hype of […]
Palestinians have Right to Armed Struggle – Chinese Envoy to ICJ (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Addressing the International Court of Justice on Thursday, the Chinese representative said the Palestinians’ use of armed struggle to gain independence from foreign and colonial rule is “legitimate” and “well-founded” […]
‘Green Light to Continued Slaughter’ – China Slams US Veto on Ceasefire Resolution
By Palestine Chronicle Staff China expressed its “strong disappointment” on Tuesday over the US veto on a UN Security Council draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The official Chinese news agency […]
Expected to Address ICJ on Palestine – China Highlights ‘Roots of All Problems’ (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Chinese participation is expected to be strongly in favor of the Palestinians, in light of the latest statement by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday. China has been […]
‘Stop All Military Operations’ – China ‘Opposes and Condemns’ Israel’s Actions in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff China on Tuesday called on Israel to stop its military operations in the Gaza Strip, following the deadly strikes in the southern city of Rafah. Beijing “calls on Israel to […]
China Urges Israel-Palestine Peace Conference, Road Map
By Palestine Chronicle Staff China has called for a more authoritative and effective Israel-Palestine peace conference and road map to implement a two-state solution, as Tel Aviv’s assault on the Gaza Strip continues. Speaking […]
China, Iran, Saudi Arabia Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza in Joint Statement
China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia called on Friday for an “immediate ceasefire” and the flow of “a sustainable relief to Palestinians”, Anadolu news agency reported. The call was made in a joint statement during a […]
‘Flames of War’ Should Not Be ‘Re-Ignited’ – China’s Foreign Minister
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that “flames of war” should not be let “re-ignited” in the besieged Gaza Strip, Anadolu News Agency reported on Wednesday. “China has always firmly stood on the side of peace, […]
The Moment China’s UN Ambassador Shushed Gilad Erdan – WATCH
Erdan’s allegations did not sit well with China’s and UN Ambassador Zhang Jun, who had presided over the meeting on Wednesday. “Shame on you! Shame on you,” Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan […]
China Hosts Arab, Muslim Ministers to End Israel’s War on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Arab and Muslim ministers called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as their delegation visited Beijing on Monday, Reuters news agency reported. According to Reuters, this is the first part […]
China to Host Ministers from Arab, Muslim Countries to End Israel’s War on Gaza
“We must work to end this crisis and end this war on Gaza as soon as possible,” Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said. Ministers from Arab and Muslim-majority countries will visit China on […]
Alibaba, Baidu Drop ‘Israel’ from Digital Maps
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Online digital maps from Chinese companies Baidu and Alibaba no longer refer to Israel by name. It all started with social media rumors that the Chinese multinational technology company Alibaba […]
‘Moral Conscience, Not Double Standards’: China Declares Strong Position on Gaza at UN
Russia and China articulated their political positions regarding the Israeli war on Gaza at a UNSC special session on Tuesday. The words of Zhang Jun, however, were unapologetically pro-Palestine. Russian Ambassador to the United Nations, […]
China: Our Deep Sympathy with Gaza Victims
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had phone calls with foreign ministers of both Israel and Palestine and he reiterated Beijing’s call for preventing a further escalation and guaranteeing the basic […]
China, Iran, Egypt, US and Yemen: Five Gaza-Related Developments You Need to Know
By Palestine Chronicle Staff As Israel continues to escalate its war against Gaza, the region, in fact, the world, is also undergoing rapid developments in response. This is a summary of some of the […]
A Ceasefire is ‘Imperative’: China Seeks Quick End to Israel’s War on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that a ceasefire is “imperative” as soon as possible and that establishing an independent Palestinian state is the “fundamental way out” of the […]
China on Israeli War in Gaza: ‘Self-Defense’ is Governed by International Law
China wants Muslim countries to remain united while speaking on the ongoing Israeli atrocities in Gaza. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi talked with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday in an effort to “help […]
‘Beyond Scope of Self-Defense’: China Slams Israel’s Actions in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday that Israel’s actions have gone “beyond the scope of self-defense” and that the Israeli government must “cease its collective punishment of the […]
China to Send Urgent Humanitarian Aid to Palestine
China announced on Friday that it will be sending urgent humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip through the United Nations channels, Anadolu news agency reported. “In light of the current severe situation, China believes that […]
Top Chinese Official Calls for Ceasefire, Protection of Civilians
China’s envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun called for “an immediate ceasefire” to the war in Gaza during a phone call with a Palestinian official, the Chinese foreign ministry said Wednesday. Zhai spoke Wednesday […]
Palestinian Athlete Makes History at Asian Games in China
First there was Munir Abu Kishk. Now, Hala al-Qadi, Palestine’s new champion at the Asian Game, underway in China. Both have made history. Palestine’s second medal ever at the Asian Games was achieved on Thursday. […]
Palestinians Welcome China’s New Middle East Role, but It is Not Mediation They Need
By Ramzy Baroud Palestinians need China, as they need other powerful players in the Global South, but it is not mediation that they desperately require. It is feasible for China to continue playing an […]
Asia’s ‘Strategic Autonomy’: How the New Era Could Shape Our Collective Identities
By Ramzy Baroud In modern times, as in the past, common identities are ordered around common interests and new power paradigms. In a recent speech, China’s highest-ranking diplomat, Wang Yi, spoke of a ‘united […]
This is Why Palestinians are Turning to China, According to PA Foreign Minister
Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister, Riyad al-Maliki explains the reasons why the PA is turning away from the US and building stronger ties with China. As the US Joe Biden administration has been a disappointment for […]