In a significant diplomatic move at the United Nations, China has positioned itself as a staunch advocate for Palestinian rights while committing substantial humanitarian assistance. During Friday’s General Assembly session that adopted five resolutions concerning Palestine, Chinese Deputy Permanent Representative Sun Lei delivered a powerful address emphasizing historical injustices faced by the Palestinian people.
Sun Lei reaffirmed China’s unwavering support for what he characterized as “the just cause of the Palestinian people in restoring their legitimate national rights.” This diplomatic stance was substantiated by Beijing’s announcement of a $100 million assistance package destined for Palestine, specifically aimed at alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and supporting recovery and reconstruction efforts.
The substantial aid commitment, initially disclosed by President Xi Jinping during Thursday’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, will be channeled through multiple avenues including the United Nations, Egypt, and Jordan. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian confirmed the logistical arrangements for delivering this critical humanitarian support.
China’s diplomatic engagement extended beyond unilateral action, with Beijing and Paris issuing joint statements addressing multiple international issues including the situations in both Palestine and Ukraine. This coordinated approach underscores China’s growing role in global conflict resolution efforts.
Sun Lei articulated China’s position that the Palestinian question represents the core conflict in the Middle East, directly impacting regional stability and international fairness. The Chinese envoy outlined a comprehensive framework for addressing the crisis, advocating for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, urgent humanitarian improvements, and post-conflict governance based on the principle of Palestinian self-determination.
The adopted UN resolutions encompassed diverse aspects of the Palestinian situation, including humanitarian assistance for refugees, renewal of the UN Relief and Works Agency’s mandate, protection of refugee property rights, monitoring of Israeli practices in occupied territories, and assessment of settlement legality. These measures received overwhelming support, with several resolutions garnering more than 150 affirmative votes from member states.
This development follows Tuesday’s General Assembly adoption of two additional resolutions calling for Israeli withdrawal from territories occupied since 1967, further highlighting the international community’s renewed focus on addressing the protracted Israeli-Palestinian conflict through multilateral diplomatic channels.