Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has urged Israel to stop provocations that worsen the Palestinian issue. Photo: AFP
Why China’s strong words for Israel on Palestine issue are unlikely to be backed up with action
- From new Foreign Minister Qin Gang to EU envoy Fu Cong, China has ramped up the rhetoric on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
- But Beijing has invested little political capital in the issue, being more keen to burnish its image and shore up economic ties in the region, experts say
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has urged Israel to stop provocations that worsen the Palestinian issue. Photo: AFP