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South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
China calls for halt to ‘dangerous' Gaza siege as Israel weighs full takeover
China has called on Israel to 'immediately halt' its actions in the Gaza Strip while urging greater unity among Arab countries over the Palestinian territory, amid reports that Israel's prime minister and top security officials are weighing a full occupation of Gaza. A complete takeover, which reportedly would include areas where hostages might be held, would be a dramatic escalation of Israel's military operation, as a humanitarian crisis has deepened in recent weeks. Local health authorities have reported people being killed or injured by Israeli gunfire while waiting for restricted aid deliveries as international experts have warned of famine. Israel has accused Hamas, which runs the Gazan government, of looting food and other items. At a United Nations Security Council meeting on Tuesday, Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, urged Israel to 'immediately halt such dangerous actions', which he said Beijing was deeply concerned about. 'Fully implementing the two-state solution and achieving Palestinian independence is the only viable path to resolving the Palestinian issue and preventing similar hostage crises in the future,' Geng was quoted as saying by state news agency Xinhua.
Reuters
6 days ago
- Politics
- Reuters
UN alarmed by reports about possible expansion of Israeli Gaza operations
Aug 5 (Reuters) - The United Nations on Tuesday called reports about a possible decision to expand Israel's military operations throughout the Gaza Strip "deeply alarming" if true. U.N. Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca told a U.N. Security Council meeting on the situation in Gaza that such a move "would risk catastrophic consequences ... and could further endanger the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza. "International law is clear in the regard; Gaza is and must remain an integral part of the future Palestinian state," he added. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met senior security officials on Tuesday to finalize a new strategy for the nearly two-year-old war in Gaza with media reporting he favored a complete military takeover of the Palestinian enclave. China's deputy U.N. representative, Geng Shuang, expressed "great concern" about the reported plans and added: "We urge Israel to immediately halt such dangerous actions." He called for a ceasefire and urged countries with influence to take concrete steps to help bring one about. Ahead of the U.N. meeting, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar addressed reporters at the U.N. and criticized countries that sought to pressure Israel by recognizing a "virtual" Palestinian state, saying this had "assassinated" a hostage deal and ceasefire and prolonged the war. Three Group of Seven countries have announced plans to recognize Palestinian statehood. France and Canada have said they would do so in September at the U.N. General Assembly. Britain said it would also back Palestinian statehood in September unless Israel takes substantive steps to end suffering in Gaza, where it is fighting Hamas, and meets other conditions. The U.S. ambassador to the U.N., Dorothy Shea, called a U.N. conference last week that saw dozens of ministers urge the world to work toward a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians an "unproductive publicity stunt," and said it had undercut the efforts of mediators. The brother of Israeli hostage Evyatar David, who was shown appearing emaciated in a video released by Hamas last week, told the Security Council to use its leverage to secure the immediate unconditional release of remaining hostages and to ensure humanitarian aid reaches them. "Every moment of delay is a step closer to final tragic outcome," Ilay David told the meeting. He said the video showed his brother as "a living skeleton. He had barely the strength to move or speak, his voice barely recognizable," the brother said, adding that neither he nor his mother could bring themselves to watch. "We knew that if we did, we would be unable to function. My father and sister, however, felt they had to see him, to hear his voice, to feel him somehow. Now these images haunt them. My father cannot sleep, and my mother has not stopped crying ever since," he said.
Russia Today
6 days ago
- Business
- Russia Today
EU to push for sanctions against China
The EU is considering imposing sanctions on China over its alleged support for the Russian military, Politico reported on Monday, citing a diplomat. The plan is reportedly based on recent media allegations. Beijing has refused to take part in the the Western sanctions imposed on Moscow after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. China has maintained close economic ties with Russia while repeatedly calling for a diplomatic resolution. In recent months, the West has stepped up efforts to target Russia's major trading partners, including China, in an attempt to isolate Moscow and reduce its export revenues. The trigger for the EU's current shift appears to be an investigative report released by Reuters in July, which cited customs data and unnamed Western officials as claiming that Chinese companies supplied Russia with equipment that could reportedly have military applications, including parts for drones, radar, and fighter jets. 'The report is accurate and it shows China is escalating its role, both quantitatively and qualitatively,' the diplomat told Politico, claiming that the conflict 'would look very different right now' without China's alleged support. Earlier this month, Beijing denied similar allegations from US officials, telling the UN Security Council that Washington is playing a 'meaningless blame game.' Chinese envoy Geng Shuang called the accusations 'false' and 'completely unacceptable.' He defended China's economic ties with Russia, stressing that neither the US nor the EU has halted trade relations with Moscow. The criticism came shortly after a group of US senators introduced legislation that would require the administration of President Donald Trump to target Chinese 'entities and individuals' that have allegedly helped sustain the Russian defense industry amid international sanctions. The US has also told the UN Security Council that China is 'the most important supplier' to the Russian military. Russia has never confirmed the existence of military-related imports from China. It has also condemned the Western sanctions as illegal and counterproductive, calling them a 'double-edged sword.'
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Stop your pointless blame game…': China torches US over Russia-Ukraine war at UNSC
Chinese envoy on Thursday rejected US accusations against China over its role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. At a Security Council meeting on Ukraine, the US representative accused China of being "the most important supplier" of Russia's war efforts. In response, Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, dismissed the false and slanderous narratives against China from the US side as completely unacceptable. China did not start the Ukraine crisis and is not a party to it. China has never supplied lethal weapons to either side of the conflict and has strictly controlled the export of dual-use goods, including drones, said Geng. Show more Show less
Russia Today
01-08-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
China urges US to ‘stop shifting blame' over Ukraine conflict
China has accused the US of playing a 'meaningless blame game' and urged it to stop shifting responsibilities over the Ukraine conflict. Speaking at the UN Security Council on Thursday, Chinese envoy Geng Shuang rejected allegations that Beijing is supporting Russia's military and called on Washington to 'play a constructive role' in ending the fighting. The remarks follow a series of escalating deadlines from US President Donald Trump. Last month, Trump gave Russia 50 days to end the conflict or face sweeping new sanctions, including 100% tariffs and penalties for its trading partners. Earlier this week, he reduced the window to 10 days. On Wednesday, he set August 8 as the final deadline. The US has already imposed a 25% tariff on India for buying Russian weapons and energy. The US claimed to the Security Council that China had become 'the most important supplier' to Russia's military campaign. Beijing strongly rejected the accusations, calling them 'false' and 'completely unacceptable.' China did not start the conflict and is not a party to it, Geng stated. Beijing has never supplied lethal weapons to either side and strictly controls the export of dual-use goods, including drones, he said. He defended China's economic ties with Moscow by noting that neither Russia nor Ukraine is under UN sanctions. 'China maintains normal trade with Russia and Ukraine, and has not violated international law or international obligations,' he said. Geng warned that China's legitimate rights 'must not be violated' and pointed to Washington's double standards 'To this day, the US still maintains trade with Russia. Why is it that the US is not allowing other countries to do what it is doing?' He further noted that the Ukraine conflict is now at a 'critical juncture, facing the prospect and hope of a political solution,' and condemned the continued 'reckless' supply of weapons to the battlefield, arguing they only extend the fighting. Geng's comments echo Moscow's long-held position that foreign military aid to Ukraine only prolongs hostilities and leads to more casualties without affecting the outcome of the conflict.
