During a diplomatic summit in Baku, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held discussions with Israeli President Isaac Herzog regarding the current state of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Wang explicitly urged Israel to halt what he described as the "forced establishment" of settlements in the West Bank. This meeting occurred alongside separate discussions Wang held with his Palestinian Authority counterpart.

Wang Yi characterized the Palestinian question as the "greatest historical injustice" of the 21st century, signaling China's continued diplomatic focus on the issue. While the Times of Israel reports these comments as a direct challenge to Israeli policy, the report emphasizes the diplomatic tension inherent in the exchange. The meeting highlights China's increasing desire to play a more active role in Middle Eastern mediation, though the two sides remain at odds regarding the legitimacy and expansion of settlement activity. There is no indication that the meeting resulted in a shift in Israeli policy, as the Israeli government maintains its stance on security and historical ties to the region.