News Snapshot:
A month after Hamas carried out a large-scale terror attack in southern Israel, resulting in the death of 1400 people and abduction of over 200 to Gaza, the conflict in the region continues to cause devastation. As anticipated, this event has elicited a mixed response from countries worldwide. The Western world led by the United States has largely voiced support for Israel, while countries such as China and Russia have opted for a more neutral stance. This situation adds to the list of issues where China and the US do not share a common perspective. One of the first statements...