Why China’s words at top UN court could signal stronger support for Palestinians
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Chinese diplomat’s comments at ICJ appear to endorse armed struggle against Israel in what analyst calls an ‘unanticipated shift’ in stance, but others deny this marks a radical departure, noting Beijing still favours two-state solution.

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  • Chinese diplomat’s comments at ICJ appear to endorse armed struggle against Israel in what analyst calls an ‘unanticipated shift’ in stance
  • However, others say comparisons between speech at World Court and Mao-era rhetoric are overstated, noting Beijing still favours a two-state solution
  • Salph@infosec.pub
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    6 months ago

    The USSR would've simply directly funded and/or militarily supported Hamas, Hezbollah, etc. And they did do so with with the PFLP until the USSR was overthrown.

    Though ig two superpowers militarily supporting opposide sides has the risk of just turning the place into a warzone like what happened with Afghanistan.

  • bartolomeo@suppo.fi
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    6 months ago

    China, Iran and Russia concluded a joint maritime exercise in the Gulf of Oman last Friday.

    I wonder what language they communicate in.