China on Thursday expressed its opposition to «all attempts to annex» Palestinian lands, days after Israel's Security Cabinet approved measures to tighten control over the occupied West Bank.«China has always opposed the construction of new settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories and opposed all attempts at annexation or encroachment on Palestinian lands,» said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a press conference.
China Opposes Annexation of Palestinian Lands
China on Thursday voiced opposition to «all attempts to annex» Palestinian lands, days after Israel's Security Cabinet approved measures to tighten control over the occupied West Bank. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman reiterated Beijing's stance against new settlements and any encroachment on Palestinian lands.