China’s anti-Israel rhetoric still lacks engagement - opinion

China’s rhetoric, including support for Palestinian's “right of return,” highlights its shift from cautious diplomacy to ideological posturing in the Middle East, prioritizing Global South alliances.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang receives Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas in Beijing in 2023. China's Middle East strategy remains fundamentally constrained by its limited appetite for meaningful political and strategic involvement, favoring vehement rhetoric over substantive contributions.

(photo credit: Jade Gao/REUTERS)

ByYORAM EVRON

JANUARY 4, 2025 04:11