China backs UN push for two-State solution amid Gaza conflict
Speaking in Beijing on Friday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun described Palestine as the “core of Middle East issues” and reiterated China’s support for the two-state solution as the only realistic path to resolving the conflict.
China has declared its full backing for an upcoming United Nations conference on Palestine, as part of renewed global efforts to revive the two-state solution amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
The announcement comes just days after French President Emmanuel Macron said France would formally recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, drawing backlash from Israel and the United States.
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Speaking in Beijing on Friday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun described Palestine as the “core of Middle East issues” and reiterated China’s support for the two-state solution as the only realistic path to resolving the conflict.
“The two-state solution is the only practical way out of the Palestinian question,” he said.
Guo confirmed that China would support the high-level UN meeting focused on implementing the two-state framework and said Beijing would “continue to work with the international community to promote the ceasefire in Gaza, alleviate the humanitarian crisis, implement the two-state solution, and finally achieve a comprehensive, just, and lasting resolution of the Palestinian issue.”
France’s move to recognise Palestine has sparked outrage in Israel and Washington, with critics accusing Paris of undermining diplomatic efforts and rewarding what they call terrorism.
However, Macron’s announcement marks a historic shift, making France the first G7 nation to take this step, joining 147 other UN member states that already recognise Palestine as a state.
The developments are unfolding against the backdrop of Israel’s relentless military offensive on Gaza, which began on October 7, 2023.
According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, nearly 60,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed.
The war has destroyed much of the territory’s infrastructure, collapsed its health care system, and pushed the population into extreme hunger.
“China closely follows the current situation in Gaza. We hope all relevant parties can reach a ceasefire arrangement as soon as possible and promote the early de-escalation of the situation to earnestly elevate the humanitarian crisis,” Guo added.
Beijing has positioned itself as a consistent advocate of Palestinian statehood and has taken a more visible role in recent months as tensions between Western allies and Israel grow.
With the UN conference approaching, diplomatic momentum appears to be building around international recognition of Palestine and an urgent push for a ceasefire.
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