China’s relations with Palestine, which are intertwined with its overall Middle East policy, have deep historical roots. China officially recognized Palestine in 1988, but bilateral relations started in 1965. That year, the Palestine Liberation Organization opened a representative office in China, which was converted to embassy level in 1974. During these years, Palestinian leaders, especially Yasser … Read more
Can Asian countries make a difference to the Israel-Hamas war? In recent weeks, different entities from across the Global South have tried to do so. In Riyadh, countries from Asia and Africa which are members of either the Arab League or the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) or both met to condemn Israel’s military actions … Read more
Children in Saudi Arabia are committed to learning Chinese. The Ministry of Education has instructed all public and private secondary schools to teach Mandarin for at least two lessons per week. Teaching may soon be expanded to encompass universities and primary schools. The language classes have been mandated by Saudi Arabia’s powerful de facto leader, … Read more
The recent tensions between Israel and China over the Israel-Hamas conflict could further deteriorate. China quickly sided with the Palestinians, refused to condemn Hamas’ terrorist actions, and did not express support for Israeli suffering. Israeli government officials have been openly critical of China’s response. At the same time, the Biden administration provided Israel with sympathy … Read more
Advertisement In the early morning of October 7, local time, armed forces from Gaza, led by Hamas, suddenly launched an attack on Israel. They entered Israel and killed more than 1,400 people, including civilians, and took more than 100 people back to Gaza as hostages. Israel, which was hit hard, declared the country to be … Read more
Advertisement Much has already been said about Hamas’s surprise attack in Israel last Saturday, October 7, and the results are still unfolding. The potential it carries to provoke drastic changes in regional – and possibly global – geopolitics is high and could have heavy impacts on the economy, security, and diplomatic relations of countries around … Read more
China’s President Xi Jinping, right, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas shake hands after a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, June 14, 2023. Credit: Jade Gao/Pool Photo via AP Advertisement On October 7, Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas launched large-scale attacks into Israel. In addition to a barrage of thousands of … Read more
Advertisement The new round of the Israel-Palestine conflict, in terms of both intensity and scope, is unprecedented since the Yom Kippur War in 1973. In the coming period of time, there is a risk of further escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict, which will have a multifaceted impact on the long-term settlement of the issue, as … Read more
Advertisement At dawn on September 7, Hamas launched thousands of rockets toward Israel and sent armed gunmen across the border from the Gaza Strip. Israel is still dislodging the militants, but has reported finding over 900 dead so far; another 130 people have been taken captive by the Palestinian militant group, which is threatening to … Read more
China’s President Xi Jinping, right, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas shake hands after a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Credit: Jade Gao/Pool Photo via AP Advertisement In a groundbreaking move, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas have forged a strategic … Read more