News & Insights Across Asia
Over 42,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza due to Israeli strikes since October 7, 2023, according to local authorities, marking a devastating escalation in the conflict.
One year after the escalation of conflict between Israel and Palestine, we reflect on the strength and vulnerability of ordinary people enduring relentless war, as captured in ten survival stories.
China’s envoy to the UN, Fu Cong, has called on Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories, emphasizing the legal obligation and urging immediate action to foster lasting peace.
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favor of Palestine’s full UN membership, marking a significant moment amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and renewed discussions on the two-state solution.
Ismail Haniyeh, head of Hamas’s political bureau, was killed in Tehran, sparking mourning among Palestinians and raising concerns about regional stability as investigations begin.
Representatives from 14 Palestinian factions met in Beijing to sign the Beijing Declaration, pledging to end divisions and strengthen unity, marking a significant step toward peace.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has proposed a three-step plan to resolve the Palestinian issue, emphasizing a ceasefire, Palestinian governance, and the implementation of the two-state solution.
China hosted leaders from 14 Palestinian factions in Beijing, achieving a historic reconciliation as factions agreed to end divisions and form an interim government, marking a significant step towards Palestinian unity.
Despite the devastation of war, Palestinian girls in Gaza continue to pursue their boxing dreams, training wherever they can, fueled by hope and determination.
Thousands in Sanaa protested recent airstrikes and expressed solidarity with Palestinians, amid escalating tensions in Yemen.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s support for Palestine at the 10th China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and promoting lasting peace.
Seven months after Palestinian farmer Bilal Saleh was killed by an Israeli settler in the West Bank, his family shares their grief amidst ongoing tensions.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit met in Beijing to strengthen cooperation and work towards resolving the Palestine issue, signaling a boost in China-Arab relations.
Palestinian non-violent activist Munther Amira shares his harrowing experience of arrest and detention following the outbreak of fighting on October 7, shedding light on the human rights conditions in prisons.
Palestinian farmer Bilal Saleh was killed by an Israeli settler in his olive grove. His widow, Ikhlas, shares his love for farming and hopes for peace and safety in their homeland.
Three European countries have officially recognized Palestine, renewing global support for the two-state solution and hopes for lasting peace in the Middle East.
Colombia announces the opening of an embassy in Ramallah, strengthening its ties with Palestine amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Israel’s UN ambassador shredded the UN Charter moments before a resolution supporting Palestine’s full UN membership passed, raising questions about respect for international institutions.
The UN General Assembly’s resolution backing Palestine’s qualifications for full UN membership marks a significant development in the pursuit of Palestinian statehood.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations spread to Melbourne as students camp at the University of Melbourne, joining global calls for peace in Gaza.
