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

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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


A musical celebration of Chinese-Israel relations

 Concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Israel

Israel-China direct flights to return for first time since COVID-19 pandemic

Tourism Minister Yoel Razbozov's aim, he says, is to increase Chinese tourism in Israel to up to 10 million Chinese tourists annually by 2030.

Chinese and Israeli flags are seen on a table during a signing ceremony in Tel Aviv, 2014

The repercussions of Pelosi's Taiwan visit - opinion

The US and major industrialized economies cannot withstand bottlenecks in the semiconductor and microchip industries on which all technology hangs.

 A PHOTO released last week shows the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducting a long-range live-fire drill into the Taiwan Strait from an undisclosed location.

Time for Israel to pivot away from Beijing - opinion

As Israel decouples from China, there will be even greater opportunities for greater cooperation between close allies. Israel must support the US and keep a distance from China.

 THEN-PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands ahead of talks in Beijing, in 2017. ‘Beijing is not a friend. It is time to pivot away from Beijing,’ say the writers.

What part does Israel play in the US-Taiwan-China tensions? - opinion

It might seem at first glance that the Pelosi-China-Taiwan controversy has nothing to do with Israel. But in fact, it could have very serious implications for Israel.

 US HOUSE SPEAKER Nancy Pelosi and Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska attend a meeting with members of the US Congress on Capitol Hill, last week.

Car with Nazi symbols found in China raises concern and prompts arrest

Israeli Consul General’s office in Chengdu posted a photo on WeChat of the car, which featured an eagle clutching a swastika and the words “Waffeen [sic] SS” spray-painted on its hood.

 Commuter traffic flows from a skyline of apartment buildings in Chengdu, China, June 30, 2015.

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.