China firmly supports internal reconciliation among the different Palestinian factions through dialogue as part of Beijing's measures to promote an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, said Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to China Daily.
At sunset on 10 March, the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar (Ramadan) begins, marking the start of the fasting period for Muslims. The first day of fasting is Monday 11 March, but this may be delayed until 12 March depending on the sighting of the new moon in some countries.