China has reaffirmed its support for Palestinian sovereignty amid escalating tensions in Gaza, with a Foreign Ministry spokesperson stating Thursday that the strip is \"an inalienable part of the territory of Palestine\" and condemning proposals to displace its residents.
Spokesperson Guo Jiakun pushed back against recent suggestions by U.S. political figures to overhaul Gaza's governance, emphasizing: \"Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people – not as a bargaining chip for political games, nor prey for the strong.\" The remarks come as international debates intensify over post-conflict reconstruction plans.
With over 1.8 million people displaced in Gaza since October 2023 according to UNRWA estimates, China called for urgent humanitarian aid and warned against actions that could exacerbate suffering. Guo stressed adherence to the principle of \"Palestinians governing Palestine\" in any future arrangements.
Reiterating Beijing's longstanding position, Guo added: \"China stands ready to work with the international community toward the two-state solution – establishing an independent Palestinian state based on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.\" The statement aligns with growing global calls for renewed diplomacy following stalled peace talks.
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