Chinese Support for Palestine and Anti-Israel Cause
Chinese dictator Xi Jinping demands establishment of a state of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital, pledges $3 million in funding to a Hamas-affiliated U.N. agency. Xi promotes China's economic influence in the Arab world and supports anti-Israel cause.
Key Points
- Xi Jinping demands establishment of a state of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital
- China pledges $3 million in funding to a Hamas-affiliated U.N. agency
- China signs onto a joint statement against Israel at the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum
- China supports Palestine's full membership in the U.N. and a two-state solution
- Xi Jinping promotes China's Belt and Road Initiative in the Arab world
Pros
- Promoting economic influence in the Arab world
- Supporting the establishment of a state of Palestine
Cons
- Opposing Israel's self-defense operations
- Supporting Hamas, a designated terrorist organization