China angles for Gaza mediation role to expand influence in Middle East
Briefly

Xi Jinping strengthens China's role in the Middle East, urging Israel to avoid Rafah offensive alongside Macron, focusing on Palestinian unity and peace negotiations.
China, aiming to reconcile Fatah and Hamas, hosted talks and may serve as a guarantor in peace deals, challenging US dominance in the region for a balanced role.
China's intervention is not about usurping the US but extending its peacemaking role seen from previous successes, aligning with Russia, Turkey, and Qatar's efforts.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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