Xi calls for Gaza cease-fire, release of civilians, at BRICS summit

China's leader seeks 'authoritative' peace conference to solve Palestinian question

CK TAN and KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writers

SHANGHAI/NEW DELHI -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged all parties in the Israel-Hamas war to cease fighting and release captured civilians, and he proposed an international conference to promote a lasting peace.

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