On September 2, 2026, H.E. Mr. Sun Zhen, Head of Office of the People's Republic of China to the State of Palestine, met with H.E. Mr. Sufian Abu Harb, President of the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS).

Sun noted that PCBS has been playing a key role in preserving and carrying on Palestine’s history. The digital era has rendered unprecedented opportunities to the development of Statistics. China will strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Palestine and continue providing assistance to PCBS.

Sufian welcomed Sun to his new post and expressed gratitude to the Office’s assistance in recent years. He looked forward to China’s support for 2027 Census of Palestine.