Coverage dated June 12, 2023

Palestinian President Abbas begins China visit as Beijing seeks larger role in Mideast

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BEIJING (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas began a visit to China on Tuesday that comes as Beijing is seeking a larger role in Middle East politics and competing for energy resources.

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WTOP Washington DC
Palestinian President Abbas begins China visit as Beijing seeks larger role in Mideast (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Jun 12, 2023
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BEIJING (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas began a visit to China on Tuesday that comes as Beijing is seeking a larger role in Middle East politics and competing for energy resources.
Al Jazeera
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrives in China (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jun 12, 2023
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Four-day state visit comes amid hopes China can help facilitate Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
Fox News
Palestinian president visits China as Beijing seeks larger role in Middle Eastern politics, energy resources (opens Fox News)
Published Jun 12, 2023
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China has been seeking a larger role in Middle Eastern politics and energy resources for the past few months. The Palestinian president visited China on June 13, 2023.
The Times of Israel
Abbas arrives in China as Beijing looks to expand influence in Mideast (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Jun 12, 2023
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Palestinian leader slated to meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang during four day trip as People's Republic touts strong ties

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