Why China’s words at top UN court could signal stronger support for Palestinians
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Chinese diplomat’s comments at ICJ appear to endorse armed struggle against Israel in what analyst calls an ‘unanticipated shift’ in stance, but others deny this marks a radical departure, noting Beijing still favours two-state solution.

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  • Chinese diplomat’s comments at ICJ appear to endorse armed struggle against Israel in what analyst calls an ‘unanticipated shift’ in stance
  • However, others say comparisons between speech at World Court and Mao-era rhetoric are overstated, noting Beijing still favours a two-state solution
  • eatCasserole@lemmy.world
    111·
    9 months ago

    Shawamreh said Beijing’s early response to the war in Gaza emphasised non-partisan condemnation of “all violence” – a position Israel criticised as unclear and ambiguous –

    Alright then let’s be clear FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

    • bartolomeo@suppo.fi
      11·
      9 months ago

      It was unclear and ambiguous because it didn’t say explicitly that Israel should have a monopoly on violence. Also anti-semitic, probably.