Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Wang Guangya spoke at the United Nations Security Council chamber on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Monday local time. He said China opposed continued violence, targeted killings and Israel's decision to expel Arafat, who he described as a "duly elected" leader of the Palestinian people.

Wang asked Israel to exercise caution to prevent further deterioration of the situation.

(Source: China Daily, September 17, 2003)