A discussion on China's stance and role in the Israel-Gaza war, including its historical relationship with Palestine and Israel, support for a two-state solution, and economic interests. The podcast also explores how China's involvement is portrayed in Chinese media and its potential actions in the conflict.
China aims to propose a three-point solution: stop killing civilians, resume negotiations, and work towards a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders.
China's involvement in the Israel-Gaza conflict stems from its desire to play a bigger role on the world stage, promote stability in the region, protect its economic interests, and challenge the Western-dominated global order.
Deep dives
China's Historical Relationship with Palestine and Israel
China has a long-standing relationship with Palestine, which dates back to Mao Zedong's time. In the 50s and 60s, China supported Palestine and provided military support. China's relationship with Israel, on the other hand, was complicated due to Israel's alignment with Western powers during the Korean War. However, China established diplomatic ties with Israel in 1992, leading to growing economic relations between the two countries over the past two decades.
China's Role in the Israel-Gaza Conflict
China has positioned itself as a neutral player in the Israel-Gaza conflict. While not condemning Hamas, China has criticized the indiscriminate killing of civilians and called for an immediate ceasefire. China has sought to show solidarity with Arab countries and has vetoed a US-backed resolution in the United Nations. China aims to propose a three-point solution: stop killing civilians, resume negotiations, and work towards a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders. However, China's influence in mediating the conflict is limited by the polarized global dynamics and the complexity of the Middle East region.
China's Motivations and Challenges in Resolving the Conflict
China's involvement in the Israel-Gaza conflict stems from its desire to play a bigger role on the world stage, promote stability in the region, protect its economic interests, and challenge the Western-dominated global order. However, China faces challenges due to its long-standing policy of non-interference, differing perceptions of the conflict, and the difficulty of mediating between multiple parties with divergent interests. Beijing's stance is seen as part of its strategy to challenge the Western influence and assert itself as a champion of the global south.
Post editor Josephine Ma explains where China stands on the Israel-Gaza war, how Israel and Palestine have responded to Beijing’s actions so far and what China stands to gain in trying to help mediate one of the most complex geopolitical issues in the world.
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