China urges immediate ceasefire and rejects Israel’s occupation of Gaza

During a UN Security Council session, China's permanent representative Fu Cong voiced strong opposition to any Israeli occupation of Gaza. He stated that Gaza is an integral part of Palestinian territory and any action to alter its demographic or territorial structure must be rejected. Fu urged an immediate ceasefire as the only way to save lives and secure the release of hostages, warning against the "illusion of military supremacy." He also condemned the collective punishment of Palestinians and the weaponization of aid, concluding that reviving the two-state solution is the only viable path to peace.