China has expressed strong condemnation of the United States' recent veto of a Gaza ceasefire resolution at the United Nations Security Council, accusing the US of abusing its veto power and impeding effective responses to the ongoing crisis.

• Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the UN, stated that the US has repeatedly abused its veto power, hindering an effective response to the Gaza crisis.
• The US vetoed a draft resolution on September 18, calling for an immediate ceasefire and hostage release, despite 14 of 15 Security Council members voting in favor.
• UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock emphasized that the veto "is not a privilege" but a "responsibility," warning of its potential to damage the institution's credibility.
• The ongoing conflict has claimed over 66,000 lives in Gaza, according to Fu.
• Separately, a flotilla carrying activists and aid towards Gaza, including nationals from Turkiye, Spain, and Italy, was reportedly stopped by Israeli forces, leading to condemnations and diplomatic actions by countries such as Colombia and Spain.