People in several European countries staged pro-Palestine protests on Saturday, condemning Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip while expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
In Britain, protesters rallied at Trafalgar Square in central London, holding banners, placards and flags of Palestine declaring support for the Palestinians.
"I am here to protest the genocide in Gaza. I am here to protest the annihilation of 66,000 Palestinians and the complicity of this government in doing absolutely nothing to fight for them. I am here to support the people who have died and continue to be killed in a ruthless manner," said a protester.
According to London's Metropolitan Police, at least 442 people were arrested during Saturday's protest.
Large-scale demonstrations also erupted in Italy and France on Saturday. Protesters took to the street to show solidarity with Palestine, demanding that their governments cease cooperation with Israel.
"In order to recognize the sacrosanct right of the Palestinian people to live in their own land, I am here to demonstrate for a stop to the genocide of the Palestinian people and for the blockade of Israel, which is committing the worst crimes in history," said a protester in Roma.
The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 67,074, with 169,430 others injured since the conflict between Hamas and Israel erupted on October 7, 2023, Gaza's health authorities said in a statement on Saturday.
Multiple European countries stage mass pro-Palestine protests
Multiple European countries stage mass pro-Palestine protests
Multiple European countries stage mass pro-Palestine protests
Nearly 100 guests from the Chinese and American business, academic, and media sectors gathered in New York Friday to discuss new opportunities brought to the world by China's blueprint for high-quality development.
The "China in Springtime: China's Development Opportunities for the World" high-level dialogue, hosted by China Media Group, came after the "two sessions" concluded in Beijing, an event watched closely by many industry leaders in the United States.
Speakers said that as a key window into contemporary China, the annual "two sessions" once again drew global attention. This year's meetings approved important documents, including the Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). This roadmap for China's high-quality growth is seen as providing a new list of opportunities for the world.
Participants emphasized that China's development cannot be separated from the world, and global prosperity also requires China. They described this year as significant for China-U.S. relations, calling for a steady, sound, and sustainable development in bilateral ties that benefits both nations and the world.
During the session, guests from the investment and technology sectors explored topics such as the potential for China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation, as well as the global opportunities arising from technological innovation and new quality productive forces.
The event also featured screenings of CMG-produced programs, including an amazing martial arts performance presented by a dozen humanoid robots with young Kungfu artists at the recently staged Spring Festival Gala, China's most-watched TV show.
The dialogue series will be held in countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
High-level dialogue in New York brings China's development opportunities to world
