China has called for the quick development of plans for post-war governance and reconstruction in Gaza as the first phase of the ceasefire in the region comes to an end. China has reiterated its support for a two-state solution and Palestinian self-rule. The South China Morning Post reported that the call occurred during a phone conversation between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, on Saturday. 

Beijing has started engaging directly in discussions about Gaza's future governance after the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The truce has three phases: the second phase aims for a lasting ceasefire, and the third phase focuses on rebuilding the war-torn region. China stressed that any plan for governing Gaza must respect the right of Palestinians to govern themselves, as Gaza is a key part of Palestinian land. China firmly supports a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders, which means Israeli settlements in the West Bank would need to be removed, and Palestine would have full control over both the West Bank and Gaza.

During the discussion, Wang reaffirmed China's support for Egypt’s recovery plan, which stresses the importance of Palestinians staying in their homeland. The Egyptian government strongly opposes any proposals that could lead to their mass displacement. This stance was recently reiterated in a meeting between Egyptian official Abdelatty and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, where Egypt firmly rejected the Trump administration’s plan to relocate people from Gaza. China has also discussed the issue with Saudi Arabia.

During the G20 summit in Johannesburg, Wang met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Their conversation covered the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Saudi Arabia recognised China’s ongoing support for Palestinian rights and expressed trust in China’s efforts to promote peace in the region. Wang reaffirmed China’s commitment to supporting Arab nations in addressing past injustices.

China is increasing its diplomatic efforts to strengthen its influence in West Asia, especially after many countries in the region rejected Trump’s plans for Gaza’s future. Last week, at the United Nations Security Council, China firmly opposed any political deals over Gaza’s fate. Additionally, Beijing has promised humanitarian aid, announcing that it will send 60,000 food parcels to Gaza after the US stopped its foreign aid contributions.