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Why is aspiring naval power China focusing on Central Asia and Middle East?
Second, regarding Israel’s war in Gaza, China negotiated an agreement among Hamas, Fatah and several other smaller factions last week. Each of the parties signed a joint statement saying it would support a temporary Palestinian government for post-war Gaza …