China signals willingness to boost Israel ties after Gaza conflict strained relations
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has stated China's continued willingness to collaborate with Israel to improve bilateral relations, despite recent strains. This announcement followed a meeting with Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar at the Munich Security Conference, marking the highest-level direct engagement since the onset of the Gaza war in October 2023.
The Gaza war, triggered by the Hamas attack on Israel, has complicated relations, with Beijing criticizing Tel Aviv's actions and reaffirming its support for a two-state solution, a concept rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite these political differences, China has maintained strong economic ties with Israel, including its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative. Wang Yi emphasized the historical friendship between the Chinese and Jewish people, highlighting mutual assistance during World War II, and reiterated China's commitment to advancing the China-Israel innovative comprehensive partnership established in 2017.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has stated China's continued willingness to collaborate with Israel to improve bilateral relations, despite recent strains. This announcement followed a meeting with Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar at the Munich Security Conference, marking the highest-level direct engagement since the onset of the Gaza war in October 2023.
The Gaza war, triggered by the Hamas attack on Israel, has complicated relations, with Beijing criticizing Tel Aviv's actions and reaffirming its support for a two-state solution, a concept rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite these political differences, China has maintained strong economic ties with Israel, including its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative. Wang Yi emphasized the historical friendship between the Chinese and Jewish people, highlighting mutual assistance during World War II, and reiterated China's commitment to advancing the China-Israel innovative comprehensive partnership established in 2017.
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