Russia’s suspension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which had allowed Ukrainian grain to reach the market, has exacerbated the food crisis facing the global South. While the conference excluded Russia, it provided an opportunity for China to step forward.

Although the two sides left the Hanoi Summit emptyhanded, it nonetheless set a positive tone for a possible future deal — especially if both sides give their diplomats a chance to conduct working-level negotiations, rather than expecting meetings between top leaders to resolve a host of complex issues.

A comparison of the U.S.’s strategic positioning before the Singapore summit and today.

The award was not an endorsement behind the ideals of the Arab Spring, which has dissolved into chaos. The prize honors the country’s choice of dialogue instead of confrontation, and engaging in negotiation instead of opening fire.

As a friend of both Israel and Palestine, China has made persistent efforts for a fair and lasting solution for the conflict, writes Wu Sike.

It is regrettable that the new round of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, which had been slated for a deal by the end of April, came to no avail after nine months of intensive efforts. However, all parties still could see some noteworthy, positive results, writes Wu Sike.

Chinese President Xi Jinping hopes that Israel and Palestine will stick to the goal of an independent Palestinian state living in peace with Israel; and that negotiation should be the only way to achieve peace, writes He Wenping.

According to the understanding brokered by US Secretary of State John Kerry, Israel and Palestine should have an agreement by April 29th. But it seems the two sides were not able to bridge their differences on some key issues, writes Wu Sike.

Wu Sike, China’s special envoy to the Middle East, describes the new Chinese leadership’s role in creating an international atmosphere capable of encouraging and mediating peace talks between Palestine and Israel.

The timing of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visits to China is of great significance, sparking the interest of the international community, especially as hopes to renew the Middle East peace process emerge. As Li Shaoxian explains, success can only come through the cooperation of China and the US.