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China 'strongly condemns' killing of Gaza aid seekers
1 March 2024 08:18 GMT
China's foreign ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, said her country "strongly condemns" the killing of over 100 Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza City on Thursday.
"China is shocked by this incident and strongly condemns it," Mao said. "We express our grief for the victims and our sympathies for the injured.
"China urges the relevant parties, especially Israel, to cease fire and end the fighting immediately, earnestly protect civilians' safety, ensure that humanitarian aid can enter and avoid an even more serious humanitarian disaster."