China calls for a timetable for implementation of two-state solution

China has called for a large-scale and authoritative peace conference on the war in Gaza and the need to renew efforts for a two-state solution.

Speaking in Egypt at the weekend, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for "the formulation of a specific timetable and road map for the implementation of the 'two-state solution' and support for the prompt resumption of Israel-Palestinian peace talks".

Wang, currently travelling through Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and the Ivory Coast, said last week that President Xi Jinping had "in-depth communication" with the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Iran.