China opposes Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians.
According to Anadolu Agency, the Chinese government, while announcing its opposition to Trump’s plan to occupy the Gaza Strip and displace Palestinians to other countries, emphasized the importance of Palestine being governed by the Palestinians themselves.
Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, stated in a press conference in Beijing today: “We believe that after the war, Palestine should be governed by the Palestinians themselves.”
He also emphasized Beijing’s opposition to the forced transfer of the people of Gaza and stated: “We hope that all parties will use the ceasefire as an opportunity for a two-state solution and the establishment of lasting peace in the Middle East.”
Beijing’s position today was expressed in response to US President Donald Trump’s statements that the Gaza Strip should be occupied and administered by the United States.
Trump announced the plan last night during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, remarks that brought with them a wave of global protests and criticism.