What China wants from Israel-Hamas war

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As the conflict between Israel and Hamas intensifies, an unlikely development has emerged - China playing the part of peace broker. But there are limits to what it can achieve.

 

China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, discussed the conflict with officials in Washington at the weekend amid fears of a bigger regional war. The US has pledged it would work with China on trying to find a resolution.

Mr Wang has also spoken to his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts after China's Middle East special envoy Zhai Jun flew to the region to meet Arab leaders. It has also been one of the most vocal proponents of a ceasefire in UN meetings.

There are hopes China could tap into its close relationship with Iran, which backs Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, to de-escalate the situation. US officials apparently pressed Mr Wang to "urge calm" with the Iranians, reported the Financial Times.

China is Iran's biggest trade partner, and earlier this year Beijing brokered a rare détente between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Tehran says it "stands ready to strengthen communication with China" on resolving the situation in Gaza.

 

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[Tug]

I for one hope it bears fruit but I doubt it Israel won’t stop till they absolutely obliterate hammas from the planet.I would personally advise any Palestinians that encounter hammas members to run like all get out the bombs are sure to follow its sad but I can’t really blame them

[thaibeachlovers]

The Chinese must be lovin' the disarray in the western world over the israeli assault on Gaza. 

At least it's stopped the sniping at China for the moment, and probably encouraged them to continue their encroachment in the seas off the Philippines.