Israel in China’s Crossfire

The intensifying rivalry between the United States and China has now found Israel in the middle. Nikkei Asia reported:

During the recent armed conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Islamic militant organization that effectively controls Gaza, in May, China proved unusually vocal in its support for the Palestinians, harshly criticizing Israel’s airstrikes in Gaza, drafting United Nations Security Council statements condemning Israel’s actions — while also omitting Hamas — and repeatedly slamming the U.S. for its steadfast support for Israel.

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