From time to time, the Palestine Center distributes articles it believes will enhance understanding of the Palestinian political reality. The following article by Zaid Shuaibi was published by Al-Shabaka on September 14, 2017.
“Historically China portrayed itself as on the side of Palestinians, despite claims of neutrality and non-interventionism. Yet after the end of the Mao era and China’s endorsement of an ‘open door’ policy, up to its participation in the Madrid Peace Conference in 1991, Chinese policy toward Israel and Palestine became more aligned with the international community and the status quo. This has been particularly the case since President Xi Jinping’s rise to power in 2013, with Xi taking an active role in proposing plans for peace.”
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