China urges concrete actions to implement UN resolutions on Gaza ceasefire: spokesman

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China urges concrete actions to implement UN resolutions on Gaza ceasefire: spokesman

2024-09-19 16:50 Last Updated At：21:57

China has called for an immediate cessation of military operations in Gaza, urging all parties involved to prioritize civilian protection and take concrete steps to implement relevant UN resolutions, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday.

China's call for a ceasefire follows the UN General Assembly's (UNGA) overwhelming vote in favor of a resolution demanding an end to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory within 12 months. The resolution, adopted with 124 votes in favor, 14 against, and 43 abstentions, marked the first time Palestine, as a UN observer, had submitted a resolution draft to the UNGA.

China, which voted in favor of the resolution, expressed its support and hope for its full implementation, according to Lin.

"It has been one year since the outbreak of this round of Gaza conflict. Despite the UN General Assembly holding four emergency sessions, the Security Council adopting four resolutions, and the International Court of Justice issuing 'provisional measures,' the fighting in Gaza continues. The number of innocent civilian casualties is rising daily, leading to a severe humanitarian disaster," said Lin.

"Ending the occupation is not a choice but an obligation. A ceasefire is not merely the demand of one nation but represents an international consensus. The implementation of a two-state solution is the only viable path to resolve the Palestinian issue. All parties concerned, especially Israel, should earnestly execute the relevant resolutions from the Security Council and the General Assembly, cease military operations in Gaza, and halt illegal settlement activities in the West Bank. Relevant countries should take a responsible attitude and concrete actions to promote the implementation of relevant UN resolutions," said Lin.

"China will continue to stand on the side of peace and justice with the vast majority of countries. We will maintain close communication with all parties and play a positive and constructive role in promoting a ceasefire, alleviating the humanitarian crisis, restoring regional peace and stability, and working towards a comprehensive, just, and lasting resolution of the Palestinian issue at an early date," said Lin.

China's top legislator meets delegation of ROK-China Parliamentarians' Union

2024-09-19 21:22 Last Updated At：21:37

China's top legislator Zhao Leji met with a delegation led by Kim Tae-nyeon, president of the Republic of Korea (ROK)-China Parliamentarians' Union, on Thursday in Beijing.

Zhao, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, said that the sound and steady development of the relations between China and ROK serves the common interests of both countries and is conducive to regional peace, stability, development and prosperity.

Zhao said the two sides should adhere to good neighborliness and friendship, follow the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, and push for sound and steady development of China-ROK relations.

He called on the two sides to strengthen mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, jointly maintain the stability and smooth flow of industrial and supply chains, promote people-to-people exchanges, carry out more activities conducive to enhancing friendship between the two countries, and provide public support for the long-term development of China-ROK relations.

The NPC of China is willing to continue to carry out various forms of dialog and exchanges with the ROK National Assembly to promote the development of bilateral relations, Zhao said.

Kim said that the ROK side attaches great importance to developing ROK-China relations and congratulates the 70th anniversary of the founding of the NPC in China.

The ROK-China Parliamentarians' Union is willing to contribute positively to promoting the development of ROK-China relations, strengthening exchanges and cooperation between legislative bodies, and enhancing people-to-people exchanges, Kim said.