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Wednesday, December 06, 2017,22:04
Status of Jerusalem: China urges all parties to exercise caution
By Xinhua
Wednesday, December 06, 2017, 22:04 By Xinhua

A Palestinian man walks past Israeli border guards standing in Jerusalem's old city just after Damascus' Gate, Dec 6, 2017. (THOMAS COEX / AFP)

BEIJING – China on Wednesday said that the status of Jerusalem is sensitive and complicated, and urged all parties concerned to exercise caution for the sake of peace and tranquility in the Middle East.

China supports the establishment of a Palestinian state with full sovereignty and independence on the basis of the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. 

Geng Shuang, Spokesperson, Foreign Ministry, China

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang made the call when asked to comment on US intention to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

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A senior US administration official said President Donald Trump is expected to announce that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and will move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

"We pay close attention to the developments of the situation and are concerned about the possible intensification of regional conflicts," Geng said at a press briefing.

All parties concerned should exercise caution and avoid rocking the basis for the settlement of the Palestinian issue, which may trigger new regional confrontation, he said.

China firmly supports the Middle East peace process and the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate rights and interests, said the spokesperson.

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He said China supports the establishment of a Palestinian state with full sovereignty and independence on the basis of the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Geng Shuang, spokesperson for Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaks at a press briefing on March 7, 2017. (PHOTO / FMPRC.GOV.CN)

China calls on all parties concerned to abide by relevant UN resolutions and commit themselves to resolving differences through negotiations and promoting regional peace and stability, said Geng.

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