China has expressed deep concern about the conflict between Palestine and Israel, urging both sides to achieve a ceasefire immediately. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Ming made the call during his meetings with the Palestinian ambassador to China and the Charge D’affaires ad Interim of the Israeli Embassy in Beijing.
Zhang also held a group meeting with ambassadors from a number of Arab states. Zhang said China is deeply concerned and worried about the ongoing, continuous conflict between Palestine and Israel, which has led to heavy casualties. He also said China condemns any attack on civilians.