China hopes for effective implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement: spokesman

China hopes the Gaza ceasefire agreement will be effectively implemented and regional peace and stability restored as soon as possible, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said on Thursday at a press briefing in Beijing.

Lin was responding to a media query regarding Israel’s continuing attacks on shelters and other facilities in Gaza, resulting in numerous casualties.

"The current situation in Gaza remains highly fragile. China hopes that the ceasefire agreement in Gaza will be effectively implemented to alleviate the humanitarian crisis and restore regional peace and stability as soon as possible," said the spokesman.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation for Chinese President Xi Jinping's announcement that China would provide 100 million U.S. dollars in aid to Palestine, aiming to alleviate the humanitarian crisis and support the early recovery and reconstruction plan for Gaza.

Abbas emphasized that this generous donation reflects the solid friendship between the two countries and their people, as well as China's commitment to justice and fairness. It also demonstrates the care and support of the Chinese leadership for the Palestinian people, and China's commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership and cooperation between the two countries to benefit the people of both countries and promote regional peace and stability.

Abbas also thanked China for its support for Palestine on international occasions and emphasized that Palestine is willing to continue to work together with China to achieve just and comprehensive peace based on international law.