Palestinian groups Fatah and Hamas, together with 12 more factions, have signed a declaration to end years of division.

They said they would form a unity government with other factions after talks hosted by China's foreign minister in Beijing.

The groups signed an agreement on "ending division and strengthening Palestinian unity", said Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.

The announcement came after talks involving 14 Palestinian factions started on Sunday in China's capital.

It's the latest move to revive efforts to form a government for the West Bank and Gaza Strip.