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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, December 9 (Xinhua) — China's decision to provide $100 million in aid to Palestine to address the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and support its reconstruction is a crucial step that will send a signal to the entire international community to show solidarity and contribute to alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people, according to Russian experts interviewed by Xinhua.
As political scientist Professor Alexander Gusev noted, China's decision deserves only positive assessments. "Naturally, we view China's statement positively. After all, the destruction in the region is colossal; 2 million people lived there. Experts estimate that rebuilding the Gaza Strip will require approximately $70 billion. We understand that rebuilding the Gaza Strip will take decades. Of course, China's assistance is very important here," the expert stated.
Konstantin Blokhin, a leading researcher at the Center for Security Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences, agrees with this assessment. "It's clear that the Gaza Strip is currently in ruins, so China's assistance is extremely important at this time, especially for the local population," he noted.
According to Alexey Martynov, Associate Professor at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and Director of the International Institute of the Newest States, the desire to help people deserves respect and attention, but the current situation surrounding the Palestinian issue and the Israeli conflict with Hamas poses challenges in the targeting of aid. "Of course, we would like China's aid to reach everyone in need. The mechanisms of international organizations—the UN and UNICEF, which are actively working in the region—are crucial here. There is currently no other mechanism," the political scientist emphasized.
Russian experts believe the entire international community must take steps to restore housing and infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, and to bring back those who fled the territory and are now forced to live in tent camps. China's role in consolidating these efforts is significant. "China's global influence is very high, so its initiative to allocate funds for the reconstruction of Palestine will serve as a litmus test for other countries, which should also contribute to the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip," A. Gusev shared his opinion.
At the same time, A. Martynov cautioned against allowing aid to Palestine to become mere empty declarations. "Declarations won't make things easier for people, and declarations won't feed the hungry. The problem isn't measured in sums; it's measured in humanitarian catastrophe, complex logistics, and the lack of basic conditions: water, proper sanitation, and so on," he noted, adding that this issue requires a systemic approach from the entire international community.
According to political scientists interviewed by Xinhua, the desire to help Palestine underscores China's growing role as a global player and a committed partner in addressing humanitarian issues and maintaining global stability. "This decision is also very important for China itself: by helping Palestine, it strengthens its position in the Middle East. Furthermore, historically, Europe and the West are not well-liked in the Middle East, and their presence in the region is perceived as undesirable. Therefore, this situation is an example of how countries in the Global South are capable of solving their own problems," noted K. Blokhin.
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