China's Xi Jinping supports Palestinian statehood and peacemaking efforts.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his willingness to help the Palestinians achieve internal reconciliation and promote peace talks with Israel. Xi reiterated Chinese support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. China has had historically good ties with the Palestinians and since Abbas' last visit in 2017 has consistently talked up its capabilities in mediation. Xi and Abbas also announced the two sides had agreed to establish a strategic partnership and signed a number of bilateral cooperation documents.