China calls for concrete action to implement two-state solution at UN meeting

China's Special Envoy on the Middle Eastern Issue Zhai Jun called on the international community to take concrete actions to promote a comprehensive, just and lasting peace between Israel and Palestine and to advance the two-state solution.

The Chinese envoy made the remarks on Tuesday at a high-level international conference on two-state solution for Israel and Palestine at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Zhai emphasized that the immediate priority is to achieve a full ceasefire in Gaza, alleviate the humanitarian crisis, creating the necessary conditions for the realization of the two-state solution. He added that China strongly supports the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, enjoying full sovereignty.

"Any attempt to forcibly alter Gaza's status or encroach upon West Bank territory will not bring peace. Such actions will only ignite further instability and undermine the prospects for a two-state solution," Zhai stated. "China firmly opposes any actions that violate international law and seek to undermine the two-state solution."

China also reiterated the importance of adhering to the principle of "Palestinians governing Palestinians," emphasizing the need for stable governance in both Gaza and the West Bank. Moreover, it underscored the need to support Palestinian unity, strengthen its governance capacity and economic resilience.

The Chinese delegation stressed the necessity of a comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security approach for long-term peace in the Middle East. Zhai said that the security of all countries in the region, including both Palestine and Israel, is interconnected, and a unilateral approach to security will not work; only collective security can pave the way for lasting peace.

The Chinese envoy affirmed that the two-state solution remains the only viable path for resolving the Palestinian issue and called for a clear timeline and a roadmap for its implementation. He said that China will continue to collaborate with the international community to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and a comprehensive, just and lasting resolution to the Palestinian issue.