Israel and China
Mao Zedong, Israel and the road not taken - 50 years after leader’s death
Israel was the first Middle Eastern country to recognize Mao Zedong’s Communist China, and briefly came close to establishing full diplomatic relations.
Xi's visit to Egypt marks Chinese interest in Middle East, Egypt's push to keep growing - analysis
Chinese embassy in Israel: Claims on Taiwan distort fact and history - opinion
How do Israel, China view their dispute over Iran - analysis
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.
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.
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.
Netanyahu to visit China, gave Biden advance notice of trip
Washington has criticized Jerusalem’s relationship with Beijing in recent years.
Is China's new Middle East footprint good for Israel? - opinion
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.
America must be mindful of China's role in Middle East affairs - opinion
Saudi Arabia is neither ready nor able to give up the American defensive shield, and it believes that Israel, as America’s ally, has a role in securing this.
China’s Middle East policies could harm Israel’s interest - opinion
Whether America wants to leave the Middle East, as many suspect, or whether it wants to stay, this would not be in America’s own national interest.
Three years after pandemic, key questions grow
US-China tensions in the background as Congress and media push for answers
China and Israel – a waning relationship - opinion
While seeking to foster bilateral China-Israel investment, Netanyahu was at the same time candid with the Chinese about his firm commitment to the US.
What is the new Israeli government’s China policy? - opinion
The new Israeli government should promote economic relations with China subject to considerations of national security and promoting the strategic dialogue with Washington on technology.