China urges parties to reach ceasefire agreement on Gaza: spokesman

China urges an early ceasefire in Gaza, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing in Beijing on Friday.

"China is highly concerned about the current situation in Gaza. We hope parties will reach a ceasefire, calm down the situation, and earnestly alleviate the humanitarian crisis as soon as possible," Guo said.

China urges parties to reach ceasefire agreement on Gaza: spokesman

China urges parties to reach ceasefire agreement on Gaza: spokesman

China urges parties to reach ceasefire agreement on Gaza: spokesman

China urges parties to reach ceasefire agreement on Gaza: spokesman

China urges parties to reach ceasefire agreement on Gaza: spokesman

China urges parties to reach ceasefire agreement on Gaza: spokesman

Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing on Friday.

Carney arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit to China through Saturday.

This visit marks the first trip to China by a Canadian prime minister in eight years.

Xi to meet Canadian PM