China keen to work with Arab states to resolve hot-spot issues, says Xi

China wants to work with Arab nations to resolve hot-spot issues in ways conducive to upholding fairness and justice, and achieving long-term peace and stability, President Xi Jinping said in a speech on May 30 that also highlighted the Gaza crisis.

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China is seeking to strengthen its relations with Arab states as a model for maintaining world peace and stability, Mr Xi was quoted as saying by state media at the ChinaArab States Cooperation Forum in Beijing.

In remarks about the war in Gaza, the Chinese leader said war cannot continue indefinitely, justice cannot be permanently absent and a "two-state solution" should be firmly upheld.

"In the face of a turbulent world, mutual respect is the way to live in harmony, and fairness and justice are the foundation of lasting securflict, especially after recent tit-fortat attacks by Israel and Iran.