China has sharply criticized the U.S. for vetoing Palestine's bid for full United Nations membership, calling the move \"disappointing\" and a blow to peace efforts. The resolution, which received 12 votes in favor at the UN Security Council, failed after the U.S. cast its lone veto. The UK and Switzerland abstained. 🗳️
\"Today is a sad day,\" said Fu Cong, China's UN envoy, slamming Washington's \"gangster logic\" for blocking Palestine's decades-long quest for statehood. He stressed that U.S. opposition \"ruthlessly dashed\" Palestinian hopes and undermined the two-state solution. 💔
Fu highlighted Israel's expanding West Bank settlements since 2011 as a key obstacle to peace. \"The two-state solution must be revitalized with strong determination,\" he urged during a Security Council debate, advocating for \"common security\" for Palestinians and Israelis. 🔄
This marks Palestine's second failed membership attempt since 2011. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called the veto \"unfair\" and contrary to global opinion. With tensions rising, China’s stance positions it as a vocal advocate for Palestinian statehood—but the path forward remains uncertain. 🕊️
