US-China tensions and China’s recent decision to embrace a 25-year deal with Iran have raised eyebrows over Israel's continued relationship with Beijing.
Following the efforts of the Tourism Ministry and the Chinese ambassador to Israel, tourism and flights between the two countries is expected to increase.
A total of 76% of people surveyed view China negatively, with higher-income countries less likely to approve of China.
Netanyahu immediately updated Washington about the invitation, emphasizing that it is not a message to Biden.
While it is important to directly talk with Beijing, Jerusalem must remain as transparent as possible with Washington about those conversations.
The US has periodically voiced concern over Israel’s warming relations with China. Still, Israel maintains good relations with Beijing, especially when it comes to trade.
The best way for America to confront the Chinese in the region is to remain engaged and present and convince the region’s nations that America is not a paper tiger.
As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to visit China, Israel's Western allies advise to proceed with caution.
Washington has criticized Jerusalem’s relationship with Beijing in recent years.
Over the decades, Israel has consistently prioritized its alliance with the US over ties with China. If Beijing wants to challenge this, it could promote normalization with the Muslim world.
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