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China: we have never provided any weapons or equipment to groups in Gaza

China has never provided any weapons or equipment for the conflict in Gaza, a Chinese defence ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

"China has always adopted a prudent and responsible attitude in arms exports," said ministry spokesperson Wu Qian during a monthly press briefing in Beijing.

Wu was asked to comment on reports that Israel Defence Forces had found that Hamas militants used large amounts of Chinese-made weaponry in the Gaza Strip.