China Clarifies Israel and Palestine Marked on Official Maps Amid Questions Over Online Representation

Amid Growing Gaza Conflict, China Assures Israel and Palestine Remain on Official Maps Despite Absence on Popular Mobile Applications by Baidu and Amap

• China confirms that both Israel and Palestine are marked on its official maps, in response to queries on their exclusion from online maps by Baidu and Amap, two prominent Chinese companies.
• The countries' names emerge in word searches on Baidu and Amap's apps, which although not state-owned, function in China's regulated online environment.
• Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, assures that Israel is 'clearly marked' on standard maps issued by Chinese authorities, reinforcing the 'normal diplomatic relationship' between the nations.
• Baidu explains that due to space constraints not all territories' names or flags can be displayed, but can be found using the search function.
• Amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, China has been critical of Israel's response and calls for ceasefire, emphasizing a two-state solution for settling the discord.

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