China’s Xi Jinping backs ‘just cause’ of Palestinian statehood
Al JazeeraJUL 2023
The Spin
Pro-China narrative
As turbulence plagues the Middle East and Europe, China's diplomatic and investment efforts are bringing together leaders from across the globe to promote international cooperation, peace, and stability. The Belt and Road Forum exemplifies China's continuing influence on the world stage.
Anti-China narrative
While the Western world imposes sanctions on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine and works toward brokering peace and ensuring security in the Middle East, China is giving a platform to Putin and members of Afghanistan's Taliban government. Beijing isn't interested in global peace but in strengthening engagement with oppressive administrations.
Metaculus Prediction
There's an 18% chance that China's GDP will overtake the US before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
