Trump's proposal for Gaza raises questions

China believes that "the Palestinians governing Palestine" should be the fundamental principle for the post-conflict governance of Gaza. It opposes the forced displacement of the people in Gaza, and hopes that relevant parties will take the opportunity of the ceasefire to bring the Palestinian question back to the right track of a political settlement based on the two-state solution, so as to realize lasting peace in the Middle East.

This was the summary of China's position provided by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian when asked what China thought of US President Donald Trump's proposal that the United States "take over" and "own" the Gaza Strip after resettling Palestinians living there in neighboring countries.

The proposal has sparked a wide range of reactions globally. While some view it as a bold attempt to address a long-standing crisis, others remain skeptical of its feasibility and question its underlying motive given Trump's imperialist rhetoric since taking office and his assertion in his inauguration speech on Jan 20 that the US must be "a growing nation, one that increases our wealth, expands our territory".