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morningfog

(18,115 posts)
Mon Nov 19, 2012, 11:27 PM Nov 2012

You know it's bad when China condemns: We condemn the over-use of force causing innocent deaths

China calls for restraint over Gaza flare-up

(Reuters) - China on Monday urged Israel and the Palestinians to halt six days of clashes that have killed scores of civilians, saying the violence would only add to the tensions in the Middle East.

China, a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council with veto powers, has traditionally had a low profile in Middle East diplomacy, but has maintained close relations with the Palestinians for decades.

In recent years, it has also cultivated good ties with Israel, especially in the field of defense.

"China is extremely concerned about Israel's continued large-scale military operations towards the Gaza Strip. We condemn the over-use of force causing deaths and injuries amongst innocent ordinary people," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a daily news briefing.

"China supports Arab countries' position on the Palestine issue, and appreciates and supports the proactive efforts of Egypt and other countries and the Arab League to ameliorate the present situation," she added.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/19/us-palestinians-israel-china-idUSBRE8AI0AJ20121119

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You know it's bad when China condemns: We condemn the over-use of force causing innocent deaths (Original Post) morningfog Nov 2012 OP
When China cuts off our 'credit limit' to fund these bastard wars...I'll then take them seriously.nt Purveyor Nov 2012 #1
You too recognize the low standards of the Chinese, yet even they can see what this is. morningfog Nov 2012 #2
That is good, glad to hear it. lumpy Nov 2012 #3
 

Purveyor

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1. When China cuts off our 'credit limit' to fund these bastard wars...I'll then take them seriously.nt
Mon Nov 19, 2012, 11:29 PM
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