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Zhang Sheng reveals a lesser-known fact: China still officially acknowledges the Palestinians’ right to armed struggle for national liberation. While China has strengthened economic ties with Israel, its diplomatic language still carries echoes of Mao-era revolutionary ideals.
How did China go from almost recognizing Israel in 1950 to championing Palestinian liberation? Zhang Sheng traces this transformation through Cold War geopolitics, radical shifts in ideology, and evolving economic interests. Read his full paper, From Global Anti-Imperialism to the Dandelion Fighters on our website.
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Zhang Sheng reveals a lesser-known fact: China still officially acknowledges the Palestinians’ right to armed struggle for national liberation. While China has strengthened economic ties with Israel, its diplomatic language still carries echoes of Mao-era revolutionary ideals.
How did China go from almost recognizing Israel in 1950 to championing Palestinian liberation? Zhang Sheng traces this transformation through Cold War geopolitics, radical shifts in ideology, and evolving economic interests. Read his full paper, From Global Anti-Imperialism to the Dandelion Fighters on our website.
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