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


Shanghai's Jewish refugee history takes center stage in new oratorio

As an "open port," a visa wasn't required for those arriving in Shanghai from Europe, mainly by boat.

 A police van sits outside the Shanghai Jewish Refugee Museum in Shanghai, China November 17, 2023

Antisemitism explodes online in China since October 7 massacre

The free propagation of Jewish conspiracy theories despite China’s powerful censorship machine indicates an endorsement by the party-state.

 Ofir Tamir holds up a picture of his friend Noa Argamani, who was taken hostage on October 7 by Hamas, as he speaks during a press conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, October 30, 2023.

Israel’s Russia and China policy in spotlight after Hamas attack - analysis

Russia and China have both slammed Israel's approach to the current war in Gaza.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a reception at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia March 21, 2023.

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