Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an end to the ‘collective punishment’ of Palestinians. China’s initial response to the conflict was cautious and equivocal in apportioning blame. China’s stance on the war is a matter of contention among analysts. “Since [October 8], Beijing has been critical of Israel’s actions, warning about violations of humanitarian law and against ‘collective punishment. “And overall, international public opinion is becoming increasingly unfavourable to Israel, which also shows that China’s position is not biased against Israel,” he said.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 24, 2023 12:33 UTC