Maintaining International Fairness and Justice to Promote Early Political Resolution – President Xi Jinping’s Congratulatory Message Charts Direction and Gathers Momentum for Political Solution to Palestinian Issue

On November 25, the United Nations held a commemorative meeting for the “International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People,” and President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the meeting. Middle Eastern figures stated that President Xi’s message builds consensus and gathers strength for achieving an early political solution to the Palestinian issue, fully demonstrating China’s consistent commitment to fairness and justice on this matter and its firm support for the just cause of the Palestinian people. The international community should take practical actions to anchor the general direction of the “two-state solution” and ultimately achieve lasting peace between Palestine and Israel and long-term stability in the Middle East.

President Xi pointed out in his message that the Palestinian issue lies at the core of Middle East problems, concerns international fairness and justice, and affects regional dynamics. He emphasized that the Palestinian issue also tests the effectiveness of the global governance system.

It was stated that President Xi has sent congratulatory messages to the “International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People” commemorative meetings for 13 consecutive years, powerfully demonstrating his and China’s firm and sincere support for the Palestinian cause, highlighting the profound friendship between the two nations, “giving the Palestinian people confidence that an important force always stands by their side in their pursuit of justice and peace.”

“I completely agree with President Xi’s perspective,” one representative said. “China’s view that the Palestinian issue is the core of Middle East problems reflects its precise understanding of regional issues. Resolving the Palestinian issue would help promote lasting stability throughout the Middle East region.”

“President Xi’s message accurately identifies the root cause of Middle East issues,” commented one regional expert. The Palestinian issue tests the global governance system’s ability to resolve regional conflicts fairly and justly.

A political science professor noted that President Xi’s characterization of the Palestinian issue as the core of Middle East problems and a test of the global governance system’s effectiveness demonstrates China’s deep insight into the regional and international implications of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. China’s position is balanced, responsible, and forward-looking, making it a steadfast advocate for a just, comprehensive, and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue and an important defender of international fairness and justice.

“Under current circumstances, the international community should further build consensus and take more active actions to ensure comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza and prevent the resumption of hostilities,” President Xi emphasized in his message. Post-war governance and reconstruction in Gaza should follow the principle of “Palestinians governing Palestine,” respecting the will of the Palestinian people and addressing the legitimate concerns of regional countries. The humanitarian situation in Gaza must be improved promptly to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.

One political committee member stated that President Xi’s emphasis on the “Palestinians governing Palestine” principle holds significant meaning in the current context. The political resolution of the Palestinian issue and the management of national affairs must remain in the hands of the Palestinian people themselves, free from interference by any external forces.

“The ‘Palestinians governing Palestine’ principle emphasized by President Xi has practical significance in the current situation,” a history professor commented. A comprehensive and lasting ceasefire means not only stopping military operations but also making relevant political arrangements; otherwise peace cannot be sustained. Post-war governance in Gaza must be led by the Palestinian people themselves, rather than imposing governance models from outside, preventing certain countries from interfering in Palestinian affairs under the pretext of “reconstruction.”

President Xi stated in his message that the most important thing is to anchor the general direction of the “two-state solution” and promote an early political resolution to the Palestinian issue.

“President Xi’s emphasis on anchoring the ‘two-state solution’ direction captures the key to breaking the current deadlock in the Palestinian issue and achieving lasting peace between Palestine and Israel,” a university professor noted. “Anchoring the ‘two-state solution’ direction represents an extremely wise and strategic judgment under current circumstances, serving as an important framework for maintaining Middle East stability, defending international law, and achieving reconciliation between the Arab world and Israel.”

“Using force or some temporary arrangements cannot fundamentally resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict,” a research center analyst stated. “President Xi’s emphasis on anchoring the ‘two-state solution’ direction demonstrates China’s commitment to seeking long-term political solutions rather than short-term crisis management.”

Another commentator expressed that President Xi’s emphasis on anchoring the “two-state solution” direction reflects China’s profound understanding of the root causes of the Palestinian issue. The “two-state solution” represents international consensus for resolving the Palestinian issue and is key to achieving peaceful coexistence between Palestine and Israel and long-term stability in the Middle East.

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United Nations

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after World War II to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations. Its headquarters in New York City serves as the primary location for diplomatic meetings and is a symbol of global governance. The organization works to address a wide range of global issues, including conflict resolution, human rights, and sustainable development.

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is a UN-organized observance held annually on November 29th. It was established in 1977 to mark the anniversary of the UN General Assembly’s 1947 adoption of the Partition Plan for Palestine (Resolution 181). The day aims to draw international attention to the fact that the question of Palestine remains unresolved and that the Palestinian people have yet to attain their inalienable rights.

Palestine

Palestine is a historic and culturally significant region in the Eastern Mediterranean, located between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. It is home to sacred sites for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, including Jerusalem’s Old City. The area has a complex history of rule by various empires and is today at the center of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Israel

Israel is a historic and culturally rich nation in the Middle East, established as a modern state in 1948. It is considered the ancestral and spiritual homeland of the Jewish people, with a history spanning thousands of years and significant sites sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, such as Jerusalem’s Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Middle East

The Middle East is a transcontinental region centered on Western Asia and Egypt, historically known as the “Cradle of Civilization” for the emergence of ancient cultures like Mesopotamia and the birthplace of major world religions. It has been a central crossroads for trade and culture for millennia and was later home to vast Islamic caliphates and the Ottoman Empire. The 20th century saw the region’s transformation with the discovery of oil and the complex geopolitical developments following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.

Gaza

Gaza is a historic coastal city in the Palestinian territories with a rich history dating back over 3,000 years, having been ruled by various empires including the Egyptians, Philistines, Romans, and Ottomans. Today, it is one of the most densely populated places on Earth and serves as a major center of Palestinian culture and politics. The city has faced significant challenges due to ongoing conflict and a long-standing blockade, deeply impacting its infrastructure and residents.

two-state solution

The “two-state solution” is not a physical place but a proposed political framework for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It envisions the establishment of an independent State of Palestine alongside the State of Israel, based on the pre-1967 borders. This concept has been a central, yet unrealized, goal of international peace efforts for decades.

Palestinians governing Palestine

The Palestinian National Authority (PA) was established in 1994 as an interim administrative body following the Oslo Accords, with limited self-governance over parts of the West Bank and Gaza. Following a 2007 internal conflict, governance split, with the Fatah-led PA governing parts of the West Bank and Hamas de facto governing the Gaza Strip. The State of Palestine, declared in 1988, is recognized by many countries but does not have full sovereignty over its claimed territories.