China willing to do 'whatever is conducive' to achieve ceasefire

China's envoy to the Middle East has said that Beijing sees the situation in Gaza as "very serious" with the risk of conflict spreading throughout the region

Zhai Jun, who is visiting the Middle East, said China is willing to do "whatever is conducive" to promote dialogue and achieve a ceasefire, as reported by China Central Television.

Last week, Zhai said the cause of the fighting between Israel and armed Palestinian groups in Gaza was because of the lack of guarantees for Palestinian rights.