‘China firmly stands with justice and fairness in this conflict,’ minister Wang says to visiting delegation

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry before a family photo for the attendees of a meeting of foreign ministers from Arab and Muslim-majority nations. Photograph: Pedro Pardo/AFP/Getty Images China has joined a number of Arab and majority Muslim countries in a fresh call for a ceasefire in Gaza, telling Israel it should stop the collective punishment of the people who live there. Foreign minister Wang Yi said the most urgent task was achieving an immediate ceasefire, warning against any attempt to drive Palestinians out of Gaza. “China opposes any forced displacement and relocation...