Beijing: China has welcomed and expressed support for all efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun commented on a plan proposed by the administration of US President Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza, stating that China supports initiatives aimed at easing tensions between Palestine and Israel.

According to Qatar News Agency, Guo emphasized that China calls on all relevant parties to earnestly implement relevant UN resolutions, achieve a complete ceasefire in the Gaza Strip immediately, release all detainees, and address the humanitarian situation in the Strip as soon as possible.

The spokesperson reiterated China's support for the principle of Palestinians governing Palestine and the implementation of the two-state solution. He also mentioned that China is prepared to collaborate with the international community to make concerted efforts towards achieving an early, comprehensive, just, and lasting settlement to the Palestinian issue.