China has changed its stance amid the Israel-Hamas war. China previously criticized the war but now admits that Israel has a right to self-defense against Hamsa. Meanwhile, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is preparing for a high-profile visit to Washington. Bloomberg reports According to China’s state news agency Xinhua, Wang spoke by phone with his Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen on Monday. He said every country has the right to self-defense while complying with international humanitarian law and protecting its citizens.
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Xi Jinping called for a ceasefire
For the first time, such comments from China appear to have acknowledged that Israel has the right to act against the terror group Hamas. Let us tell you that Chinese President Xi Jinping called for an immediate ceasefire last week and emphasized a comprehensive, just and permanent solution to the Palestinian issue as soon as possible, offering to coordinate with Egypt and other Arab countries. China has certainly supported Israel’s right to self-defense but has not uttered a single word condemning Hamsa.
The US leader criticized China
Hamas has so far killed over 1400 Israelis, most of them civilians. US congressional leaders spoke with Xi on the issue of the Israel-Hamas war during a visit to Beijing. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on China to stand with Israel and condemn the attack. He also criticized Wang for not showing any sympathy or support for Israel during this difficult time.
Israel reprimanded China
At the same time, the Israelis also openly rebuked China. According to a statement released in Chinese on October 13, Rafi Harpaz, deputy director general in charge of Asia-Pacific affairs, told Zhai Jun, the special envoy for Middle East issues, during a call that the Israeli embassy in Beijing said Israel agreed. Very disappointed with China’s official statements and media reports.
China’s attitude towards Israel has changed
According to news agency Xinhua, Wang said on Monday that China is deeply concerned about the continued escalation and dire situation in the conflict between Israel and Palestine. China is deeply saddened by the large number of civilian casualties due to this conflict. He once again condemned all acts of harm to civilians and opposed any violation of international law.
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