Shanghai – The 16-month Gaza crisis is a major tragedy for modern humanity. No one wants to be passively exposed again to the devastation of war that devastated their lives. After the ceasefire in Gaza, postwar governance in the region needs to progress as quickly as possible. The forced transfer proposed by interventionist authority violates the internationally recognized fundamental human rights requirements for the integrity of sovereignty and the security of existence.
The “Palestinians who ruled Palestine” principle that China advocated on the issue of Palestinianism is a core principle of postwar governance in Gaza. This means that the issue of Palestinians should be determined by the Palestinians themselves, and responsible powers should cooperate to oppose forced intervention or control in the Middle East in the postwar governance process of Gaza . The Chinese government supports the Palestinians who lead governance in the Gaza Strip.
I. The reconstruction of Gaza after the war must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Palestine
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the world’s anti-fascist war, the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations, and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Yalta System after World War II. The world order has undergone decades of evolution, and has experienced challenges and difficulties. Meanwhile, the world order could be the point of dramatic change and reconstruction in the revival of current geopolitics, dominated by increasingly obvious territorial ambitions. But no matter how the world order changes, it should not be at the expense of the happiness of the weak and the dignity of the people.
The forced relocation and military occupation by external states and external military forces against the will of the Palestinian people are all denials of sovereignty and autonomy over the Palestinian people.
ii. Internal settlements are guarantees of the authority’s ability to govern.
Regarding the internal power struggle in Palestinians, China’s view is always promoting and encouraging internal unity, believing that internal reconciliation through negotiation and speaking with one voice is the embodiment of a powerful and powerful state capacity. , emphasized and promoted.
In the current Palestinian situation, the factional division leads to obstacles to governance, and “strengthening the Beijing Declaration and Unity of the Ending Division” signed by 14 Palestinian factions in Beijing in 2024 along with the promotion of China, is the , truly creating the interior of Palestinian conditions. Implementation of a two-state solution.
Use political dialogue to resolve the distribution of governance power within Palestine, improve governance capabilities while strengthening the authority of Palestinian national authorities, and absorb from the positive experiences of other countries in national governance and peacebuilding. Learning contributes to the internal political stability of Palestine and promotes the unified jurisdiction of the Palestinian authorities over all Palestinian territories.
iii. Permanent ceasefire and two state solutions as ways to advance for basic settlement of the Palestinian problem
China’s support for a political solution to the Palestinian problem is based on two state solutions from the United Nations. Implementation of the principles of “Palestinians administering Palestine” is the only way to truly effectively advance the long-term goals of the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the borders of 1967, and to make East Jerusalem the capital and the achievement of lasting peaceful coexistence between Palestine and Israel.
China is a practitioner of inter-national friendship and cooperation, a promoter of mutual understanding among civilizations, and a builder of communities that share the future of humanity. In Mena, China is the builder of peace in the region. Against the backdrop of several countries’ proposals to force Palestinians to their neighboring countries, it is even more valuable to assert “Palestinians who control Palestine.” The “Palestinians who rule Palestine” principle reaffirms the Palestinians’ existence and their intransferable rights to self-determination. Internally, the principle of “Palestinians who rule Palestine” helps to strengthen the national identity of Palestinians. Externally, if all troops respect the principles of “Palestinians who control Palestine” in Palestinian territory, it inevitably helps reduce the risk of further complications in the Middle Eastern situation.
With the intensifying game among the major Middle Eastern powers, the principle of “Palestinians who control Palestine” not only protects the rights of the Palestinian people, but also constitutes a clear rejection of unilateral politics and power politics. I will. War brings painful memories to people, and opposition to war must be a consensus between governments, elites and troubled local people. Key responsible authority and international organizations need to negotiate a more balanced solution to the Palestine and Israeli issues on the international community’s public platforms. And every program for the future of Gaza, every program, must respect the will of the Palestinian people, including the respect and recognition by all countries of the world that both Gaza and the West Bank belong to the Palestinian territory. It won’t be.
In supporting the principle of “Palestinians who control Palestine”, the international community also cites the issue of postwar governance in Gaza, such as inadequate funding assistance and humanitarian assistance that Gaza’s postwar governance inevitably faces. You should cooperate to resolve this. Otherwise, the lack of reasonable governance programs and proper funding for governance will lead to ineffective governance, even exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
Professor, Shanghai International Institute for Middle East and China’s Middle East Research Institute, Dr. Chang Yuan