China's President Xi Jinping supports Palestinian statehood and strengthens ties with Palestine.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed support for the Palestinian struggle for statehood during a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Beijing. Xi reiterated China's commitment to a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as the capital of an independent Palestinian state. The visit comes as China seeks to increase its influence in the Middle East and counter US influence in the region. Abbas said he was looking forward to strengthening cooperation with China and securing investment.