China welcomed on Thursday a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal between Israel and Hamas. China hopes that the agreement can be effectively implemented to achieve a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, Foreign Minister spokesman Guo Jiakun told a daily news briefing.

China welcomes the Gaza ceasefire agreement and hopes that this agreement will be implemented effectively and that there will be a full and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

China welcomes the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hopes for a permanent resolution in Gaza. It is committed to providing humanitarian aid and supporting post-war reconstruction. China urges relevant parties to use the ceasefire as a chance to ease tensions and work towards Middle East peace and stability.

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China welcomes the establishment of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement in Gaza, hoping that the agreement can be effectively implemented to achieve a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in the region,

The deal, not yet formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel.