Why is China criticizing the US, Israel's war in Gaza? - analysis
China has been slowly shifting its position on the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, shakes hands after presenting a medallion to Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, July 18, 2017.(photo credit: REUTERS/MARK SCHIEFELBEIN/POOL)Updated: