Israel and China

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

The question is not whether this arena will affect Israel’s future; it already does. The question is whether global pro-Israel philanthropy will engage it with the seriousness it demands.

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

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, shakes hands after presenting a medallion to Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, July 18, 2017.

Ingratitude: How Israel supported China and still became Beijing's target - opinion


Here's what to expect from virtual summit of US, Israel, India and the UAE

According to an Israeli source, there are two countries in particular that bringing the forum together – China and Iran.

A United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag waves alongside an Israeli flag

Mongolia and Israel sign bilateral program to boost cultural cooperation


A Chinese triangle: freedom of the press is a double-edged sword - editorial

The Post is happy to give a voice to China, but we will not kowtow to threats or bullying that attempt to stifle the honest dissemination of information.

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Taiwan FM to ‘Post’: China preps to invade us, Israel can't trust Beijing

Joseph Wu calls to increase cooperation with Israel and advises Jerusalem: When China is upset at you, that means you are doing something right.

 Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu attends a news conference in Taipei.

China seeks Silk Road revival through heavy investment in Middle East

Energy security and Belt and Road Initiative are the forces driving China’s relations with the region, an expert tells The Media Line.

 Ilan Maor, managing partner at SHENG Enterprises, meets Lin Nian Xiu, vice chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission, after a discussion on Israel-China technology cooperation in Beijing, December 2019.

Israel adds Chinese RMB to Central Bank reserves for first time, cuts USD holdings

Israel, whose foreign currency reserves have traditionally been made up of Dollars, Euros and British Pounds, will add four new currencies – including the Chinese Yuan (RMB).

The Dollar and Yuan compete for influence.

Iran and China seek closer cooperation - analysis

The irony of China and Iran working on “counter-terrorism” is that the US has accused Iran’s IRGC of being a terrorist group and the US accuses China of genocide in its treatment of Uighurs.

(L-R) Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his entourage meet with Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, January 23, 2020

China asks visiting students in Israel to collect information

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: The Chinese Communist Party has asked students on multiple campuses in Israel to seek out and send Israeli media coverage of the Winter Olympics in Beijing.

 CHINESE STUDENTS take part in the annual national college entrance exam, in Beijing in 2020. There are currently several hundred Chinese students in Israel.

Letters to the Editor February 9, 2022: Be a fair sport

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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After 30 years of ties, Israel, China agree to disagree - opinion

While security cooperation has ended due to heavy US pressure, cooperation in all other fields have flourished.

 THEN-PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands ahead of talks in Beijing in 2017. The two leaders categorized the bilateral ties as a Comprehensive Innovation Partnership.