Schumer visits Beijing, urges China to back Israel.
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
6:25 PM – Monday, October 9, 2023
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urges China’s president, Xi Jinping, to stand with Israel in the aftermath of the devastating Hamas attacks.
Schumer expresses his disappointment with Beijing’s lack of sympathy towards Israel during the recent events.
The Chinese media coverage of the meeting focuses on the importance of cooperation and mutual respect, while Xi’s comments hint at a potential summit with President Joe Biden next month.
Over the weekend, Hamas terrorists launched deadly attacks in Israel, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Israelis and the kidnapping of many more.
In response, China’s foreign ministry issued a brief statement calling for peace and an end to hostilities to protect civilians. They also emphasized the need for a two-state solution and the establishment of an independent state of Palestine.
During his trip to Asia, Schumer is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation, which includes stops in South Korea and Japan, to further the nation’s economic and security objectives.
“The ongoing events in Israel over the last few days are nothing short of horrific. I urge you and the Chinese people to stand with the Israeli people and condemn the cowardly and vicious attacks,” Schumer tells Xi during their Beijing meeting.
“I say this with respect, but I was disappointed by the foreign minister’s statement that showed no sympathy or support for the Israeli people during these troubled times,” he adds.
At a press briefing, China’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, expresses deep concern about the escalation and condemns acts against civilians.
“We are very saddened by the civilian casualties caused by the conflict, and also oppose and condemn such acts against civilians,” she says.
Schumer and Democrat committee leaders previously announced plans to draft legislation aimed at restricting technology flow to China, preventing conflict with Taiwan, and tightening regulations on American capital going to Chinese companies.
Efforts to increase competition with China in the field of semiconductors and other technologies were also made through a bill passed last year.
While emphasizing that Washington, D.C. does not seek conflict with Beijing, Schumer reaffirms the trip’s main goals of economic reciprocity and creating a level playing field for American enterprises in China.
“Competition and confrontation are not in line with the trend of the times, let alone solving their own problems and the challenges facing the world,” Schumer tells Xi, according to CCTV.
“China has always believed that the common interests of China and the U.S. far outweigh their differences,” he adds, according to CCTV.
U.S. officials claim that communication between U.S. and Chinese officials in recent months has improved strained relations over issues such as Taiwan, the origins of COVID-19, and Chinese espionage.
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What impact did Schumer’s call for China’s support for Israel have on Chinese officials and their response to the Hamas attacks?
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called on China’s President Xi Jinping to show support for Israel in the wake of the devastating Hamas attacks. Schumer expressed disappointment with Beijing’s lack of sympathy towards Israel during these troubling times.
During a bilateral meeting at the Ministry of Commerce in Beijing, Schumer urged Xi to stand with the Israeli people and condemn the cowardly and vicious attacks perpetrated by Hamas. He also criticized the foreign minister’s statement, which showed no sympathy or support for Israel.
China’s foreign ministry issued a brief statement calling for peace and an end to hostilities to protect civilians. They emphasized the need for a two-state solution and the establishment of an independent state of Palestine. At a press briefing, China’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, expressed deep concern about the escalation and condemned acts against civilians.
Schumer’s visit to Asia comes as part of a bipartisan congressional delegation, which includes stops in South Korea and Japan, to further the nation’s economic and security objectives. Schumer and Democrat committee leaders have previously announced plans to draft legislation aimed at restricting technology flow to China, preventing conflict with Taiwan, and tightening regulations on American capital going to Chinese companies. Efforts to increase competition with China in the field of semiconductors and other technologies were also made through a bill passed last year.
While emphasizing that the US does not seek conflict with Beijing, Schumer reaffirmed the trip’s main goals of economic reciprocity and creating a level playing field for American enterprises in China. He highlighted the common interests between China and the US, stating that competition and confrontation are not in line with the trend of the times.
US officials claim that communication between US and Chinese officials has improved strained relations over issues such as Taiwan, the origins of COVID-19, and Chinese espionage.
Schumer’s call for China’s support for Israel comes during a time of heightened tension in the region. The Hamas attacks in Israel have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Israelis and the kidnapping of many more. The international community, including the United States, has condemned these acts of violence and called for a de-escalation of the conflict.
It remains to be seen how China will respond to Schumer’s plea for support. As Schumer continues his diplomatic mission in Asia, he hopes to advance the interests of the United States while addressing key global challenges. The ongoing events in Israel serve as a reminder of the need for international cooperation and solidarity in the face of terrorism and conflict.
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