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.

The Israeli and Chinese flags fly beside the portrait of Mao Zedong at Tiananmen Gate in Beijing on May 8, 2013.
Chinese President Xi Jinping walks past guards of honour as he takes part in a welcoming ceremony in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, August 31, 2026.

Xi's visit to Egypt marks Chinese interest in Middle East, Egypt's push to keep growing - analysis

 Taipei, Taiwan skyline.

Chinese embassy in Israel: Claims on Taiwan distort fact and history - opinion

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.

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


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.

Visting some of China's biggest cities – Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing

Marvel at the cutting-edge technology of Shenzhen, the world records of Shanghai, and the stunning historic architecture of Beijing.

 THE GREAT Wall of China is easily accessible from Beijing.

Calling on Biden-Harris admin. to halt support for PA unity with Hamas - opinion

In light of a new unity agreement among Palestinian groups aiming to eliminate Israel, the Zionist Organization of America urges the Biden-Harris administration to halt support for this union.

Attending an event in Beijing, last week, are (from left) Mahmoud Al-Aloul, vice chairman of the Fatah Central Committee; China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi; and senior Hamas member Mussa Abu Marzuk. China announced that a unity deal was reached among Palestinian factions.

China doesn’t want Iranian nukes. Why won’t it help Israel? - analysis

What is the best way for Jerusalem to navigate differences with Beijing and preserve security interests?

 China's President Xi Jinping attends the "Senior Chinese Leader Event" held by the National Committee on US-China Relations and the US-China Business Council on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco, California, U.S., November 15, 2023

Noa Argamani and Israel’s fragile ties with China - opinion

Argamani’s rescue from Gaza elicited a cold and indifferent response in Chinese media and social networks.

 A LARGE SCREEN in Tel Aviv displays Noa Argamani’s reunion with her father after she was rescued by Israeli forces from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

How Israel can defend itself from Iran by using Taiwan's anti-China playbook

Security Affairs: Israel can use Taiwan’s playbook for defending against Chinese disinformation campaigns to defend itself from similar campaigns by Iran and other countries.

 ACCORDING TO one Taiwanese NGO, TikTok users in Taiwan are more inclined than others to believe in Chinese videos.