China Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire, Reaffirms Support for Palestinian Self-Governance

China has welcomed the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire, stressing that the principle of “Palestinians governing Palestine” must be upheld. Speaking at a press conference in Switzerland, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said any decisions about Gaza’s future should reflect the will of the Palestinian people. He reaffirmed that the right of Palestinians to self-rule remains a global consensus and praised all efforts aimed at restoring peace and saving lives.