US Senate Majority Leader Schumer criticises China for not supporting Israel

US Senate Majority Leader Schumer criticised China on Monday and told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that he was very disappointed by China's statement on the recent Hamas attack because it didn't show any sympathy or support for Israel, reports Associated Press (AP).

Schumer is leading a delegation of six senators to China this week.

The delegation, which includes three Democrats and three Republicans, is the first visit by US lawmakers since 2019 and comes at a time of growing attacks on China in Congress as America contends with the rise of China as a global power.

“I urge you and the Chinese people to stand with the Israeli people and condemn these cowardly and vicious attacks,” said Schumer.

A Chinese Foreign Ministry statement on Sunday called on both sides to exercise restraint and immediately end the hostilities — but made no mention of the unprecedented Hamas surprise attack early Saturday that has left more than 1,100 dead in fighting so far and thousands wounded on both sides.