A Chinese envoy on Monday urged Israel to immediately cease all military operations in the Gaza Strip and fulfill its obligations as the occupying power under international humanitarian law.
Speaking at an open meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Cong said in light of the current urgent situation, the international community must unite together, build consensus, uphold an objective and fair stance, and make greater efforts to resolve the Palestinian issue, and work for a ceasefire with the greatest urgency.
"China urges Israel to immediately cease all military operations in Gaza and fulfill its obligations as an occupying power. This includes ensuring the rapid and safe entry of humanitarian supplies at scale into Gaza and supporting humanitarian agencies like the United Nations in their aid efforts. Countries with special influence on Israel should take up their due responsibilities," said Fu.
Fu also emphasized the need for strong actions to alleviate tensions in the West Bank.
China urges Israel to immediately stop settlement activities, curb settler violence, refrain from encroaching on West Bank territory, and avoid undermining the governance foundation of the Palestinian National Authority, said Fu.
Noting that several Western countries have recently recognized Palestinian statehood, Fu said the international community should maintain this positive momentum, collectively oppose unilateral actions that undermine the foundation of the two-state solution, seek practical pathways to advance the two-state solution, and support Palestine's full membership at the United Nations.
China will continue to collaborate with the international community in these efforts, Fu added.
China urges Israel to immediately cease military operations in Gaza
China urges Israel to immediately cease military operations in Gaza
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
