On October 9, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning held a regular press conference. On the Palestinian-Israeli situation, Mao Ning said that China is highly concerned about the recent escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, deeply saddened by the civilian casualties caused by the conflict, and opposes and condemns acts that harm civilians. China opposes actions to expand conflicts and undermine regional stability, and hopes to cease fire, stop fighting and restore peace as soon as possible.
Mao Ning stressed that the international community should effectively play its role and jointly promote the cooling of the situation. The way out to solve the cycle of Palestinian-Israeli conflict lies in resuming peace talks, implementing the "two-state plan", and promoting the comprehensive and proper settlement of the Palestinian issue through political means at an early date, so as to guarantee the legitimate concerns of all parties. China will continue to make unremitting efforts with the international community to this end.
(CCTV reporter Wu Wenqian Kong Luyuan)