As global tensions simmer, China is stepping up its call for sustainable peace in the Middle East, urging nations to turn ceasefire agreements into long-term solutions. 🔄 During a recent UN address, China's Permanent Representative Fu Cong emphasized that “a ceasefire should not be just a pause before more conflict”—a message echoing across war-torn regions like Gaza, where over 47,000 Palestinian deaths were reported in 2024 alone. 💔
From mediating talks in Myanmar to supporting Afghanistan's governance, China has positioned itself as a key player in global conflict resolution. 📊 An Arab News/YouGov poll reveals 80% of Palestinians see China as a trusted mediator—a sentiment bolstered by its status as the Middle East’s largest trading partner. 💼
China’s 2024 diplomatic efforts include:
🗳️ Voting repeatedly at the UN for Gaza ceasefires and aid corridors
🤝 Hosting 14 Palestinian factions to sign the Beijing Declaration
🌐 Convening Arab leaders at the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum
With its 2013 four-point peace plan still guiding policy—including support for a Palestinian state based on 1967 borders—China continues to advocate dialogue over drones. 🕊️ As one analyst put it: “Economic ties are paving roads where politics build walls.”
