China firmly opposes expelling Arafat

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China firmly opposes expelling Arafat

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan said Thursday at a regular press conference that China firmly opposes deporting Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, or threatening him in any form.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan said Thursday at a regular press conference that China firmly opposes deporting Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, or threatening him in any form.

In response to a reporter's question, Kong noted that the Middle East situation is now in a difficult phase, and China calls for an immediate cessation of the suicide bombings targeting Israeli civilians.

China also condemns Israel's targeted assassinations of militant leaders on the occupied territories, Kong said.

If the "tit for tat" actions could not be stopped, the peace process in the Middle East could by no means be promoted, Kong stressed.

China hopes that Israel and Palestine coordinate with the international community's efforts and cease the revengeful actions to steer the local situation back to the right track of political resolution, Kong said.

According to Kong, China voted for a UN draft resolution demanding Israel not harm or deport Arafat.

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