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China's foreign minister called on Israel to stop what he described as the 'forced establishment' of settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling the Palestinian issue 'the greatest historical injustice of this century.' The remarks come amid ongoing international criticism of Israeli settlement activity, including plans tied to the E1 corridor that would further fragment Palestinian territory. China's intervention adds diplomatic pressure on Israel as Western and regional powers continue to push back against settlement expansion plans that critics say undermine prospects for a two-state solution.