China is ready to continue to work with the international community to end the fighting in Gaza as soon as possible and ease the deepening humanitarian crisis in the region, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday. The devastating humanitarian situation in Gaza has drawn widespread concern from the international community. French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed the possibility of recognizing a Palestinian state in the UN General Assembly.
Meanwhile, it's reported that the Israeli Security Cabinet still considers a full military occupation of the Gaza Strip, and a siege on cities where Hamas is active.
"China closely follows the current situation in Gaza, and opposes Israel escalating military operations in the region. We're deeply concerned over the humanitarian disaster of the people in Gaza. It has been 21 months since the latest conflict broke out, and the humanitarian situation in Gaza has never been so severe. We call on relevant parties, especially Israel, to immediately stop military operations in Gaza, lift the blockade and siege on Gaza, fully resume the access of humanitarian supplies, and prevent a humanitarian crisis on a larger scale," said Guo
He cited the recent statement by the World Health Organization, saying that among 74 malnutrition-related deaths in Gaza this year, there have been 63 this month, including 25 children, which is the latest evidence of the humanitarian disaster in the region.
"The Palestinian question is at the heart of the Middle East issue. The two-State solution is the only way out of the Palestinian question. China firmly supports the Palestinian people in establishing the independent State of Palestine. We stand ready to continue to work with the international community to end the fighting in Gaza as soon as possible, ease the humanitarian crisis, implement the two-State solution, and ultimately realize the comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question," said Guo.
China to continue pushing for ceasefire, easing humanitarian crisis in Gaza: spokesman
China to continue pushing for ceasefire, easing humanitarian crisis in Gaza: spokesman
A former television host from Taiwan, Zhai Xuan, has made a pivotal decision to leave mainstream broadcasting in order to create content that provides a better understanding of the Chinese mainland and cross-strait relations.
Zhai, a seasoned television host with over a decade of experience in Taiwan's media landscape, recently addressed an audience at an event in Beijing, where she revealed her complete transition into independent online media.
In her remarks, she articulated her aspiration to bridge what she perceives as a significant information gap between audiences on both sides of the Strait, highlighting her commitment to fostering a deeper understanding and connection through her new endeavors.
"I was really surprised by all the fake news. There were stories saying people on the mainland can't afford tea eggs or that they live in mud houses and in Taiwan, this was the main information many people received," said Zhai.
Zhai said she initially began producing online videos to challenge such perceptions while continuing her work as a television host.
In April 2025, she travelled to the mainland with her father to fulfill her late grandfather's wish to return to his hometown. The trip, which reunited family members separated since 1949, was recorded in a video series titled "Journey to Find Our Roots", drawing attention from viewers in both Taiwan and the mainland.
"Many people in Taiwan told me that after watching, they wanted to apply for a mainland travel permit immediately and go looking for their relatives. Some had long forgotten these things, but after seeing my story, they began thinking about their hometowns and family members they had never met and decided to search for their roots," Zhai shared her story at the event.
By mid-2025, Zhai said she began to feel increasing pressure amid rising political tensions and a tightening atmosphere around cross-Strait exchanges in Taiwan.
After more than 12 years in the industry, Zhai resigned from her position, believing it was the right thing to do.
"At that moment, I felt this was a major issue，not just for me, but for Chinese people on both sides of the Strait. If I backed down then, I wouldn’t be standing on the right side," said Zhai.
Since leaving television, Zhai has broadened her online programming to encompass a range of daily-life topics, including practical guidance on applying for a mainland travel permit and using commonly employed mobile applications, in addition to content that delves into historical memory and cultural connections across the Strait.
As the debate over cross-Strait relations continues in Taiwan, Zhai said she remains committed to her current path.
Former Taiwan TV host bridges cross-Strait divide via online media
