Palestinian protesters burn pictures of US President Donald Trump at the manger square in Bethlehem on December 5, 2017 after Trump announced his plan to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Wednesday. Photo: AFP Palestinian protesters burn pictures of US President Donald Trump at the manger square in Bethlehem on December 5, 2017 after Trump announced his plan to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Palestinian protesters burn pictures of US President Donald Trump at the manger square in Bethlehem on December 5, 2017 after Trump announced his plan to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

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Why is China so worried about Trump recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital?

Beijing has close ties with both Israel and Palestine, and tension in region could hamper its investment plans

Topic |   Israel
Liu Zhen
Liu Zhen

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Palestinian protesters burn pictures of US President Donald Trump at the manger square in Bethlehem on December 5, 2017 after Trump announced his plan to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Wednesday. Photo: AFP Palestinian protesters burn pictures of US President Donald Trump at the manger square in Bethlehem on December 5, 2017 after Trump announced his plan to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Palestinian protesters burn pictures of US President Donald Trump at the manger square in Bethlehem on December 5, 2017 after Trump announced his plan to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
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