Palestinian Official: China's Support for the Palestinian Cause Keeps the Hope for an Independent State Alive and Earns Arab Respect

A Palestinian official stated that China's message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People reflects the clear steadfastness of China's supportive stance on the Palestinian cause. He stressed that this position is not just symbolic support but keeps the hope for achieving an independent Palestinian state alive and earns the respect of both Palestinians and Arab peoples.

1. China's Core Principles

• Heart of the Conflict: Chinese President Xi Jinping asserted in his congratulatory message to the UN meeting that the Palestinian issue lies at the heart of the Middle East conflict and affects international justice and regional stability.

• Two-State Solution: Xi stressed that the most important element is for efforts to be based on pursuing the two-state solution to achieve an early, just, and lasting political settlement.

• Security Council Role: China, as a permanent member of the Security Council, strongly supports the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights, vowing to continue working for a comprehensive solution.

2. The "Palestinians Govern Palestine" Principle

• Post-Conflict Management: Xi insisted that post-conflict management and reconstruction in Gaza must adhere to the principle: "Palestinians govern Palestine," with full respect for the Palestinian people's will.

• Affirming Legitimacy: Mohammed Alloush, member of the Political Bureau of the PPSF, explained that this principle carries a deep and clear meaning that affirms national Palestinian legitimacy, ensuring that the political solution and country's affairs must be in the hands of the Palestinians themselves, away from any external tutelage.

• Alignment with Policy: This stance is consistent with China's general policy of supporting national sovereignty and rejecting external interference in the internal affairs of states.

3. The Significance of Chinese Support

• Political Weight: Alloush noted that support for the two-state solution by a major permanent Security Council member like China adds political weight to the Palestinian State and reinforces its position internationally.

• Global Governance: He highlighted China's Global Governance Initiative as a mechanism that can support a just solution by ensuring international decisions are binding and effective, moving away from the dominance of a single power.

• Maintaining Feasibility: Alloush affirmed that China's support is not limited to symbolic endorsement but works to "keep the option of an independent state achievable on the ground" despite the major challenges.