China has ruffled a few feathers weighing into the Israel-Hamas conflict.

It’s called for establishing an independent Palestinian state, but stopped short of explicitly condemning Hamas.

Its Foreign Ministry made a statement, again not mentioning Hamas or not condemning the violence against Israelis.

Its UN representative put out a statement condemning civilian attacks, but also not mentioning Hamas.

Hong Kong business correspondent Peter Lewis joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.

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China has ruffled a few feathers weighing into the Israel-Hamas conflict.
It’s called for establishing an independent Palestinian state, but stopped short of explicitly condemning Hamas.
Its Foreign Ministry made a statement, again not mentioning Hamas or not condemning the violence against Israelis.
Its UN representative put out a statement condemning civilian attacks, but also not mentioning Hamas.
Hong Kong business correspondent Peter Lewis joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.
LISTEN ABOVE

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