China's Foreign Ministry expressed 'deep concern' over the situation in Lebanon, calling on all parties to exercise restraint and implement a ceasefire. Beijing separately announced a new round of humanitarian aid to Iran and Lebanon, building on assistance sent in March. The Chinese statement did not mention Hezbollah's role in the hostilities, consistent with a pattern of one-sided criticism of Israel, according to the report.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian addressed the recent developments between Lebanon and Israel, stating that 'China expresses deep concern over the situation.' He added that 'Lebanon's sovereignty and security should not be harmed,' and urged all relevant parties to 'act prudently and responsibly in their words and deeds, remain committed to the choice of peace, implement the ceasefire arrangements, and achieve a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire.'
Separately, the ministry announced that Beijing has decided to provide Iran and Lebanon with an additional round of humanitarian aid, following a previous round delivered in March of this year. The Chinese statement did not address Hezbollah's ongoing military activity or the broader context of the conflict.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, China had already offered post-war reconstruction aid to both countries. The current announcement adds an extra humanitarian component. The pattern of Chinese rhetoric — consistent condemnation of Israeli actions without reference to Hezbollah or Iranian-backed proxy operations — has been a recurring feature of Beijing's Middle East diplomacy, as noted by The Zioneer's China correspondent Amit Elazar.
2 developments
- StrongHezbollah welcomes Lebanon ceasefire; PM pledges to press for Israeli withdrawal
- DevelopingIsraeli operations continue in Lebanon; official warns Hezbollah misstep could trigger broader conflict
- DevelopingChina calls on 'all parties' to adhere to Iran war-ending deal
- DevelopingChina says it acted in its own way to advance US-Iran understanding
Source and signal
- Internal intake