China bats for a lasting solution to conflict

In his first comments on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Chinese President Xi Jinping said his country wants the war to be stopped as soon as possible.

"China wants the Israel-Hamas war to be stopped as soon as possible. Beijing was willing to work with Arab governments for a lasting solution to the conflict. A ceasefire was "imperative" as soon as possible to prevent the conflict from expanding, or spiralling out of control."