Commentary
China is raking up diplomatic wins as a result of the Hamas attack on Israel and Jerusalem’s response, but they may not be substantive.
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Maliki (front L) attends a signing ceremony with then-Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang (front R) as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (rear L) and Chinese leader Xi Jinping (rear R) applaud at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 14, 2023. Jade Gao/Pool/Getty Images
