Recently, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a meeting with representatives from Fatah and Hamas to address the division on the Palestinian street and work towards achieving national harmony. Both parties expressed a desire to reconcile through negotiations and agreed to continue meetings. The delegations from Fatah and Hamas also expressed their gratitude to China for the support provided to the Palestinian people and their national aspirations.
China’s official stance is to leverage the conflict in the Gaza Strip as an opportunity to expand its influence in the Middle East region. This move marks the first visit to China by a Hamas delegation following the group’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. This demonstrates China’s interest in playing a more active role in facilitating peace talks between Palestinian factions and positioning itself as a key player in the region’s peace process.
The meetings with Fatah and Hamas representatives showcase China’s diplomatic efforts to mediate conflicts and promote stability in the Middle East. By engaging with different factions and offering support for peaceful negotiations, China aims to establish itself as a trusted partner in resolving regional disputes and fostering peaceful solutions to long-standing conflicts in the Middle East.
