The Palestinian Authority reiterated its support for China’s “One China” policy in recent statements published by official PA-affiliated outlets, according to a Palestinian Media Watch report released Monday.
The watchdog said the declarations came amid renewed international focus on Taiwan following China's major military exercises around the island.
Palestinian Media Watch said the official PA news agency WAFA quoted “the State of Palestine” on December 31, 2025, as reaffirming “full commitment” to the One China policy and opposing “interference” in China’s internal affairs.
The group also cited a January 8, 2026, report in the official PA daily Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, saying PA President Mahmoud Abbas repeated that position during a meeting with China’s special envoy to the Middle East, Zhai Jun.
'One China' and the Taiwan dispute
China says Taiwan is part of its territory and promotes reunification under the “One China” principle, a position Beijing has also emphasized publicly in Israel in recent months. In October 2025, the Chinese Embassy in Israel hosted an event focused on Taiwan, underscoring Beijing’s stance and warning against moves it views as recognition of Taiwanese sovereignty.
Taiwan’s central role in advanced semiconductor manufacturing has made cross-strait tensions a global economic concern. Reporting from The Jerusalem Post has noted Taiwan’s outsized share of advanced chip production, alongside Israel’s expanding commercial ties with Taiwan in recent years.
PA ties with China in recent years
Abbas traveled to China in June 2023, when Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Abbas agreed to establish a strategic partnership, the Post reported at the time. The visit included meetings with senior Chinese officials and public messaging highlighting the relationship.
The watchdog said similar PA messaging on Taiwan has appeared in past years, including statements it attributed to WAFA and other PA-linked platforms. In the December 31, 2025, WAFA excerpt it cited, the PA said it was committed to the One China policy and opposed “interference in China’s internal affairs.”