BEIJING: China’s Special Envoy on the Middle East will visit the region next week over the crisis in Israel and Gaza, state media CGTN reported on Sunday.

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China’s special envoy, Zhai Jun, told CGTN that he will “further strengthen coordination with all parties in the direction of a ceasefire, the protection of civilians, de-escalation and the promotion of peace talks.”