China's support for the Palestinian cause stems from shared anti-imperialist ideology and strategic interests, including securing oil supplies and countering superpower influence, blending ideological alignment with pragmatic self-interest.
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China's support for the Palestinian cause stems from shared anti-imperialist ideology and strategic interests, including securing oil supplies and countering superpower influence, blending ideological alignment with pragmatic self-interest.

China delivers a second batch of medical supplies to Palestine, reinforcing its support for Palestinian health services amid the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.

China's anti-epidemic medical expert team visits UNRWA in Palestine, sharing Covid-19 response expertise and advocating for long-term medical cooperation to support Palestinian refugees.

China pledges $2 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza following the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, including cash, COVID-19 vaccines, and support for reconstruction, while criticising the US's stance on the conflict.

China's shift from passive observer to aspiring mediator in the Israel-Palestine conflict reflects its 'Major Country Diplomacy' strategy, but Beijing's proposals lack concrete enforcement measures, enabling it to maintain arms-tech ties with Israel while rhetorically backing Palestine.

China's president Xi Jinping reaffirmed support for Palestinian statehood during a three-day visit by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, backing a two-state solution based on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as capital, as Beijing expands Middle East diplomatic influence.

China has historically supported Palestine, from Mao's era recognition of the PLO to Xi Jinping's advocacy for a two-state solution, but its post-Mao pivot toward Israel and recent active diplomatic engagement reflect changing geopolitics amidst US decline.

Chinese government narratives blame U.S. and Western allies for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, framing their support for Israel as biased and delegitimizing America as a responsible regional actor, according to an ISW report.

IDF uncovers items such as assault rifles, grenade launchers, and telescopic sights for rifles and cartridges for M16s.
Prolonged occupation, demographic changes, and discriminatory measures violate the Palestinian right to self-determination, and urges the Court to issue a landmark opinion that ends the illegal occupation.

Maoist ideology and guerrilla warfare strategies profoundly influenced the Palestinian national movement, shaping its anti-colonial rhetoric and the jihadist ideology of groups like Hamas, despite China's later abandonment of Maoism.

China condemns attacks on civilians in Gaza and violations of international law amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, urging de-escalation and ceasefire.

CPC delegation led by Liu Jianchao attended Liberation Movements Summit in South Africa, focusing on defending liberation gains and strengthening solidarity for African development.

China’s Ambassador to the United Nations delivered a scathing speech at the UN Security Council, condemning Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. Beijing’s envoy criticized Israel’s actions, indicating strong Chinese opposition to Israel’s conduct, which underscores China's firm stance on the conflict and its willingness to voice disapproval at the international forum.

Xi Jinping announced $100 million in humanitarian aid for Palestine to alleviate Gaza's crisis and support reconstruction.

Chinese and Palestinian officials discussed strengthening relations and promoting a just solution to the Palestinian question during a meeting in Beijing.

China's refusal to sanction Israel stems from its principled opposition to unilateral sanctions and adherence to the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-Existence, prioritizing diplomatic recognition, UN resolutions, and legal support for Palestinian self-determination over punitive measures.

Carlos Martinez defends Chinese foreign policy on Palestine as a strategic balancing act. He argues its UN vetoes on Gaza are strategy rather than betrayal, and that China rejects unilateral sanctions even against Israel.