China’s words at top UN court could signal stronger support for Palestinians
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Why China’s words at top UN court could signal stronger support for Palestinians
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3256382/why-chinas-words-top-un-court-could-signal-stronger-support-palestinian-cause
Chinese diplomat’s comments at ICJ appear to endorse armed struggle against Israel in what analyst calls an ‘unanticipated shift’ in stance, but others deny this marks a radical departure, noting Beijing still favours two-state solution.
- Chinese diplomat’s comments at ICJ appear to endorse armed struggle against Israel in what analyst calls an ‘unanticipated shift’ in stance
- However, others say comparisons between speech at World Court and Mao-era rhetoric are overstated, noting Beijing still favours a two-state solution