Israel and China

Chinese construction workers in Israel: 'I’d rather be bombed than live in poverty'

Amid ongoing conflict in Israel, many Chinese construction workers choose to stay, prioritizing high wages over evacuation, despite the risks posed by airstrikes and bombings.

Foreign workers from China in preparations for the upcoming Chinese New Year, in the south Tel Aviv neighborhood of Neve Shanaan. February 14, 2026.
 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands ahead of their talks at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, in 2017

Why Israel’s future is being decided in the Indo-Pacific - opinion

 NETAFIM ARE leaders in drip irrigation systems

Chinese billionaire in talks to buy Israeli irrigation giant Netafim, valued at $1.5 billion

Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem December 2, 2025.

Gideon Sa'ar attends Washington conference on breaking mineral dependency in China


A transparent market will enhance Haifa Bayport in delivering more benefits to Israelis - opinion

In the past three years, Bayport has managed 1.9 million TEUs, created over 500 local jobs, and paid NIS 230 in royalties to the Israeli government.

 A general view of Haifa Port on July 24.

Chinese amb. to 'Post': Israel-China tech collaboration benefits all humanity - opinion

With the support and impetus of intergovernmental projects, people-to-people technological innovation cooperation between China and Israel has flourished.

 An illustrative image of hands shaking against a backdrop of Chinese and Israeli flags.

Trump administration's trade sanctions harms others and doesn't benefit anyone - opinion

US tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China will end up hurting all parties, including the US itself.

 CHINA’S PRESIDENT Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump appear before business leaders at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in 2017.

Lies about China can in no way masquerade as truth in its relations with Israel - opinion

China stands ready to work with Israel to advance our comprehensive innovative partnership and promote regional peace, stability, and prosperity.

President Isaac Herzog received the Diplomatic Credentials of the new Ambassador of China, Xiao Junzheng, on Wednesday: "China is a world leader with great influence and impact. I send my warm regards to President Xi Jinping."

Israel-China economic diplomacy: The limits following the Hamas attack on Israel - opinion

Beijing is hopeful that once peace is restored in the region, Israel will go back to business as usual with China.

 CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER Wang Yi speaks with Mousa Abu Marzouk (right) – the head of Hamas’s international relations office based in Qatar – and Mahmoud al-Aloul, vice chairman of the Fatah Central Committee, in Beijing last year.

One-China is an indisputable fact, and Israelis must know this - opinion

The Chinese government is firmly opposed to interference by external forces. We will work with the greatest sincerity and exert our utmost efforts to achieve peaceful reunification.

CHINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping walks with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, in Woodside, California, last year. The matter of Taiwan must be resolved by the Chinese; the Chinese government is firmly opposed to interference by external forces.

A Ming mystery: Earliest known Chinese inscription in Israel discovered in Jerusalem

While ancient Chinese porcelain has been found in Israel before, this is the first discovery featuring actual Chinese inscription.

 The fragment of the colorful bowl originating in China.

The time is right for Israel to question the nature of Beijing's Middle East agenda - opinion

This Sino-Israeli diplomatic nadir offers an opportunity for Israel to reassess the merits of diplomatic and economic cooperation with Beijing.

 CHINA’S AMBASSADOR Fu Cong speaks at a UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Gaza, earlier this month. Following the horrific attacks of October 7, 2023, China – one of Israel’s most significant business and trade partners – would neither condemn Hamas’s act of terrorism nor provide any h

Grapevine October 2, 2024: Dancing into the next decade

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 INSTALLATION AT Reichman University: ‘Anemones before the Rain.’

As the West clamps down, Chinese cars flood Israel

Israeli car market will see new players enter the supply chain.

 Heavy traffic in Raanana earlier this year.