This working paper was presented at the Takshashila Conference on Assessing the Impact of the Israel-Palestine Conflict held on November 29th, 2023. This document offers a brief analysis of China’s response to the Israel-Hamas war following the October 7, 2023, attack. It discusses China’s crisis diplomacy and provides an assessment of the interests and risks that are driving Beijing’s engagement in the region.
By Manoj Kewalramani
