China's Veto and US Proposal on Gaza Spark Tensions at UN Security Council

China has vetoed a US-backed proposal at the UN Security Council on the situation in Gaza, criticizing it for being "evasive" and "seriously out of balance." The proposal called for a humanitarian pause and affirmed the right to self-defense but did not mention a ceasefire or the Israeli evacuation order. China, a vocal supporter of a two-state resolution, argued that the draft resolution ignored the root causes of the crisis and the historical injustice suffered by Palestinians. The UN General Assembly will vote on a non-binding resolution calling for a ceasefire, while China pledged additional humanitarian aid to Gaza.