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Israel-China relations

Illustrative: Freed hostage Nimrod Cohen and his family members arrive in a Chery vehicle at their home in Rehovot, October 16, 2025. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
November 26, 2025, 3:55 pm
IDF swerves away from Chinese cars, driven by worries of spies lurking in everyday tech
Army bans China-made autos from bases and reportedly recalls electric vehicles leased to senior officers, which experts warn are a nearly ‘perfect platform’ for espionage
By Stav Levaton
Defendants Jian G (L) is being uncuffed as co-defendant and Yaqi X (R) sits at her place in the courtroom of the higher regional court in Dresden, eastern Germany, on September 30, 2025. (Odd ANDERSEN / POOL / AFP)
September 30, 2025, 4:04 pm
Germany sentences Chinese spy who informed Beijing on German arms sent to Israel
Chinese national handed suspended term of one year and nine months, was an accomplice to far-right lawmaker’s former aide who is jailed for four years and nine months
By AFP and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and China's President Xi Jinping (R) shake hands ahead of their talks at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, on March 21, 2017. (AFP/Pool/Etienne Oliveau)
September 18, 2025, 5:46 pm
China ‘deeply concerned’ by Netanyahu claim it seeks ‘political blockade’ against Israel
Embassy in Tel Aviv says prime minister’s remarks are ‘groundless,’ undermine relations; cites proverb to advise Israel to alter policies to improve global standing, achieve peace
By ToI Staff
A British Airways flight taking off from Ben Gurion International Airport, September 3, 2014. (Moshe Shai/Flash90)
December 14, 2024, 12:48 am
UK, Japan and China ease travel warnings to Israel amid ceasefire with Hezbollah
Foreign Ministry said to view announcements as a positive but unclear what effect they’ll have on airlines, some of which have canceled flights until spring
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Visitors at the Wave Summit in Beijing, China on August 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
November 9, 2023, 1:01 pm
Since Oct. 7 Hamas massacre, antisemitism has exploded online in China
Viral video taunts parents of half-Chinese Israeli-born Noa Argamani, held hostage by Hamas; other posts criticize actions against Palestinians, compare Israel to Nazi Germany
By Jordyn Haime
Composite photo, from left to right: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for photographers ahead of their talks at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Beijing, China, on March 21, 2017. (Etienne Oliveau/Pool Photo via AP); China's President Xi Jinping (right) and PA President Mahmoud Abbas shake hands after a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, June 14, 2023. (Jade Gao/Pool Photo via AP)
October 15, 2023, 10:07 pm
Israel-Gaza war upends China’s Mideast ambitions but may serve Beijing in the end
China has extended its hand to both PA and Israel, but its neutrality following Hamas’s massacre of civilians has infuriated Jerusalem
By Agencies
A man repeatedly stabs an Israeli diplomat in Beijing, China, October 13, 2023. (X video screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 13, 2023, 4:18 pm
Israeli diplomat repeatedly stabbed by assailant in Beijing
Incident, still under investigation, occurs after Hamas declares ‘day of rage,’ encouraging supporters to attack Israelis and Jews; US envoy to China expresses support for Israel
By Agencies
In this handout photo, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) holds a autographed copy of Chinese leader Xi Jinping's book that was given to him by China's Ambassador to Israel Cai Run, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, July 26, 2023 (Courtesy)
July 26, 2023, 7:16 pm
With Israeli-US ties troubled, China says Xi ‘looking forward’ to Netanyahu visit
Ambassador Cai Run gifts PM with autographed copy of Chinese president’s book; the two leaders are set to meet later in the year
By ToI Staff
Right to left: At the time US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, at an event in honor of the 247th US Independence Day at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, July 3, 2023. (US embassy in Jerusalem)
July 4, 2023, 12:40 am
Netanyahu calls US Israel’s ‘irreplaceable ally’ a week after announcing China trip
At US embassy’s July 4th event, PM, who has yet to receive White House invite, thanks Washington for its backing; outgoing envoy Nides hails premier’s commitment to Israel
By Jacob Magid and Lazar Berman
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir (second left), pictured with settlement leaders at the Evyatar outpost in the West Bank, June 24, 2023, where he urged settlers to 'run for the hilltops, settle them.' (Twitter screenshot; used in accordance with clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
June 29, 2023, 1:45 am
Netanyahu hasn’t ‘lost control’ of his gov’t. He gave it to the supremacist far-right
PM not only empowered Levin to batter democracy. He also placed anti-democratic radicals in key posts. Did he really think he’d be able to control them and their violent disciples?
By David Horovitz
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the District Court in Jerusalem to as he arrives to listen to the testimony of businessman Arnon Milchan on June 27, 2023 (Photo by Oren Ben Hakoon/POOL)
June 28, 2023, 12:55 pm
Daily Briefing June 28: Lacking White House invite, PM wangles China trip
Knesset correspondent Tal Schneider and US bureau chief Jacob Magid look at changing attitudes toward Netanyahu, as US perceives him to have lost control of his government
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, March 21, 2017. (Haim Zach/GPO)
June 27, 2023, 5:08 pm
Netanyahu confirms to US lawmakers that he is heading to China
After Times of Israel reveals plans for a trip bound to irk Biden, PM says he has kept DC updated about it: originally set for July, visit now said likely in October
By Lazar Berman
Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Beijing's Great Hall of the People in May 2013. (Avi Ohayon/GPO/Flash90)
June 27, 2023, 2:17 pm
‘Strategic mistake’: Netanyahu panned for planning China visit as signal to Biden
Former military intel chief says senior White House official he spoke with shrugged off trip, calls move ‘a bluff’ and says PM ‘has much stronger cards’ to improve ties with US
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and China's President Xi Jinping (R) shake hands ahead of their talks at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, on March 21, 2017. (AFP/Pool/Etienne Oliveau)
June 26, 2023, 8:13 pm
Netanyahu set to visit China next month, in trip seen likely to annoy Biden
Visit shows prime minister has other diplomatic options, Israeli source says, as US President Biden has made clear he won’t invite Israel’s premier in the near future
By Shalom Yerushalmi
File - Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (left) shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping after a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 14, 2023. (Jade GAO / POOL / AFP)
June 14, 2023, 3:04 pm
China signs ‘strategic partnership’ with Palestinian Authority during Abbas visit
President Xi Jinping tells PA leader Beijing has ‘always firmly supported the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights’
By AP
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