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China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment’ of West Bank settlements

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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Azerbaijan to discuss West Bank settlements, urging Israel to halt these actions which China considers a "forced establishment." During their meeting, Wang emphasized the need for a two-state solution and stressed the importance of opening Gaza to prevent humanitarian crises. The discussion also touched on the US-Israel conflict with Iran, where China called for diplomatic solutions and condemned joint attacks on Iran, highlighting its strategic partnership with Tehran amid growing regional influence.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Israeli President Isaac Herzog during a meeting in Azerbaijan on October 16, 2026, that Israel should halt and reverse its “forced establishment” of West Bank settlements. According to China’s foreign ministry statement, Wang emphasized that the Palestinian question represents the greatest historical injustice of this century. He stressed that the "two-state solution," which would create an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel, is the correct path forward. Additionally, Wang highlighted the need to fully open access to Gaza to prevent a humanitarian crisis. China remains committed to working with the international community to facilitate dialogue and seek a political settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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⚖️ Leans left Hedges 2 of 124 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A discusses a general increase in settler violence and tension in the West Bank, while Article B reports on a specific diplomatic statement from China's Foreign Minister to Israel about halting settlement establishment.”
TIME
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“The articles discuss different aspects of Israeli-Palestinian relations and politics; one is about a meeting regarding West Bank settlements, while the other involves an exclusive report on Qatar's payments to Gaza.”
South China Morning Post
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“While both articles report statements made by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi about West Bank settlements and Gaza, Article B includes additional details specifically addressing the humanitarian situation in Gaza that are not mentioned in Article A.”
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Wang told his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Saar, that the attack on Iran came as negotiations between Washington and Tehran had “made significant progress, including addressing Israel’s security concerns”, China’s foreign ministry said in a statement following the start of the war.
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🔮 Wang added that China is willing to work with the international community to push all parties to return to dialogue as soon as possible and seek a political settlement.

Claims (16 extracted, 2 hedged)

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told Israeli President Isaac Herzog during a meeting in Azerbaijan that Israel should stop and reverse its “forced establishment” of West Bank settlements, China’s foreign ministry said in a statement. asserted
ministry → tell → statement
Wang told Herzog that China has consistently viewed the Palestinian question as the greatest historical injustice of this century, the ministry said in the statement on Friday. asserted
ministry → tell → Friday
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bridge → gather → 3Photos
China and North Korea open new border bridge amid deepening ties asserted
China → open → ties
Wang emphasised that the “two-state solution” is the right path to a resolution and said the immediate priority is to fully open access to the Gaza Strip so a humanitarian “catastrophe” is not allowed to spread. asserted
catastrophe → emphasise → Strip
Wang added that China is willing to work with the international community to push all parties to return to dialogue as soon as possible and seek a political settlement. asserted
China → add → settlement
Wang is attending the Seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, as the special representative of President Xi Jinping, China’s state news agency Xinhua reported. asserted
agency → attend → Jinping
China urges new Middle East framework asserted
China → urge → framework
In September, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Cairo for the first time in a decade and called on Middle East countries to oppose external influence and consider reshaping the region’s security order. asserted
Jinping → visit → order
Xi’s rare visit arrived as Beijing seeks to expand its influence in the region amid the US-Israel war on Iran. asserted
Beijing → arrive → Iran
The talks covered the US-Israel war on Iran, with both presidents urging “diplomatic solutions” to reach a “comprehensive agreement to end the war”, according to a statement from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s spokesperson. uncertain
presidents → cover → spokesperson
In March, China criticised the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, with Beijing demanding an immediate halt to the joint attacks. asserted
Beijing → criticise → attacks
Wang told his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Saar, that the attack on Iran came as negotiations between Washington and Tehran had “made significant progress, including addressing Israel’s security concerns”, China’s foreign ministry said in a statement following the start of the war. asserted
ministry → tell → war
China was Iran’s largest trading partner, buying up to 90 percent of its oil, according to the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission. uncertain
China → trade → Commission
In 2021, Beijing signed a 25-year “comprehensive strategic partnership agreement” with Tehran. asserted
Beijing → sign → Tehran
At the same time, Beijing has spent the past decade cultivating closer ties with Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and remains a top trade partner of both the US and Israel. asserted
Beijing → spend → US
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