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Published on: 18. May 2021
China stands up for Palestinians
In the past, China has kept a very low profile in the Middle East conflict. After the latest outbreak of violence, Beijing is taking a more active role. There are various motives behind this: China wants to present itself as a responsible great power and, at the same time score points with Muslim states in the region. The US is portrayed as a disruptive factor for peace.
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