Israel and China

How do Israel, China view their dispute over Iran - analysis

China has managed to maintain mostly positive relations with both Tehran and Jerusalem, being an important trade partner of Israel while having strategic ties with Iran.

Members of the Iranian Navy attend the joint Navy exercise of Iran, China and Russia in the Gulf of Oman, Iran, in this handout image obtained on March 12, 2025; illustrative.
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Israeli battery-swapping IP owners demand $250 million from Chinese EV giant for patent infringemen

Foreign workers from China in preparations for the upcoming Chinese New Year, in the south Tel Aviv neighborhood of Neve Shanaan. February 14, 2026.

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

 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


China’s XPeng ships 750 Electric Vehicles to Israel in bid for market share

The move reflects a larger trend of new Chinese EV manufacturers trying to break into the country’s market.

 2023 XPeng P7 electric vehicle

The price demanded from Israel for normalization is too high - opinion

The true meaning of this project is to be in direct competition with the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative, a route modeled on the old Silk Road, connecting China and Europe through Central Asia.

President Joe Biden speaks to a staff member at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Sunday, before his departure following the G20 Summit.

A word of caution: China-Israel ties and Beijing's Middle East role - analysis

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.

 COMMUNIST-ERA slogan at China Rail Tunnel Group.

China adds Israel to its recommended list for group tourism

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 Chinese delegation marches in support of Israel, September 24, 2013.

Israelis split 50-50 in view of China - survey

A total of 76% of people surveyed view China negatively, with higher-income countries less likely to approve of China.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands ahead of their talks at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, in 2017

China's Xi ‘looking forward’ to Netanyahu visit

Netanyahu immediately updated Washington about the invitation, emphasizing that it is not a message to Biden.

Chinese president Xi Jinping speaks at a meeting marking the 110th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, earlier this month.

Is Netanyahu endangering US-Israel ties by visiting China? - opinion

While it is important to directly talk with Beijing, Jerusalem must remain as transparent as possible with Washington about those conversations.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands ahead of their talks at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, in 2017

Netanyahu's Beijing trip highlights importance of Israel-China ties

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.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses his cabinet on July 2, 2023.

Where is Israel left in the Middle East's US-China balancing out? - opinion

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.

 Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, June 19.

Proceed cautiously in relations with China - editorial

As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to visit China, Israel's Western allies advise to proceed with caution.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of talks in Beijing, in 2017.