October 16, 2026: China has urged Israel to stop and reverse the establishment of settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to a statement from China’s foreign ministry.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks during a meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Azerbaijan.
Wang described the Palestinian issue as one of the greatest historical injustices of the century and reiterated China’s support for a two-state solution, which envisions an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel.
He also called for full access to the Gaza Strip to prevent the humanitarian crisis from worsening.
China said it was willing to work with the international community to encourage dialogue and pursue a political settlement to the conflict.
The meeting comes amid continuing international concern over Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Herzog said the meeting focused on bilateral relations and the situation in the Middle East. His office did not comment specifically on the discussion about settlements.
