China strengthens support for Palestine

President Xi Jinping has offered China's support for the Palestinian people to restore the legitimate rights of their nation, saying that Beijing will continue to make positive contributions to an early settlement of the Palestinian question in order to promote lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.

Xi made the remarks in a congratulatory message delivered to the meeting held by the United Nations on Monday to observe the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

Xi said in his message that the Palestinian question is the crux of the Middle East issue.