China’s special envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun, left, with UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process Tor Wennesland in Jerusalem. Photo: China Ministry of Foreign Affairs
China’s special envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun, left, with UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process Tor Wennesland in Jerusalem. Photo: China Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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China /  Diplomacy

Can China’s Middle East role extend to Israeli-Palestinian settlement?

  • Beijing envoy pledges support for UN-led mediation and promotion of ‘two-state solution’ on Jerusalem visit
  • Trip coincided with Beijing’s historic success in helping to restore Saudi-Iran diplomatic ties

Zhao Ziwen
Zhao Ziwen

Updated: 6:47pm, 16 Mar, 2023

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China’s special envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun, left, with UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process Tor Wennesland in Jerusalem. Photo: China Ministry of Foreign Affairs
China’s special envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun, left, with UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process Tor Wennesland in Jerusalem. Photo: China Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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