China on Asians in Israel - Community, Jobs, Events

Silenced No More: New October 7 Report Names the Asian Toll

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300

A new report from the Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes by Hamas Against Women and Children, Silenced No More: Sexual Terror Unveiled, puts a number on something Israel’s Asian communities have lived with for two and a half years: October 7 was a multinational atrocity, and Thai workers were its single largest foreign-citizen casualty group.

Ehud Olmert's Harbin Roots: A Manchurian Jewish Story

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300

In June 2004, Ehud Olmert — then Israel’s deputy prime minister and trade minister — slipped away from a business delegation in northeastern China for a private errand. He drove out to the Huangshan Jewish Cemetery on the wooded outskirts of Harbin and stood at the grave of his grandfather, Yosef Olmert. He laid stones on the headstone, recited the kaddish in Hebrew alongside his brother Amram, and afterwards spoke at length about a Chinese city he had never lived in but had grown up inside.

BYD's Two-Minute EV Charging Technology Coming to Israel

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0300

Chinese automaker BYD is preparing to bring its ultra-fast “Flash” charging technology to Israel as part of a broader European rollout planned for late 2026. The new chargers operate at 1.5 megawatts — nearly ten times the average rate of existing fast charging stations in the country and three times faster than Tesla’s newest V4 superchargers currently being piloted here.

Why Tel Aviv Is Called 'Big Orange' — A Chinese Origin Story

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0300

Tel Aviv is often called the “Big Orange.” New York became the “Big Apple” because everyone wanted a bite of the American dream. Tel Aviv got its own fruity nickname for a more literal reason: the Jaffa orange, which for the better part of two centuries was the land’s defining export, grew in groves just outside the city.

The Chinese Woman of Ravensbrück: Remembering Nadine Hwang

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0300

At Yad Vashem, embroidered into a scrap of red cloth cut from a Nazi flag, there is a Chinese signature: 黄China — “Hwang China.” Most visitors walk past it. The display window partly obscures the name. But that signature, stitched by a Chinese prisoner in the final days of Ravensbrück concentration camp in April 1945, opens a door onto one of the strangest and most forgotten lives of the twentieth century.

The Israeli Who Denied a Genocide on Yom HaShoah

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0300

Tomorrow, 14 April 2026, Israel stops. Sirens sound, cafes close, and for two minutes the country stands in silence for the six million murdered in the Shoah. It is the one day on the Jewish calendar reserved above all others for the moral obligation lo od pa’am — never again, and never to anyone.

How China Became Iran's Oil Lifeline and Sanctions Shield

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0300

China now buys nearly every drop of oil Iran produces. A decade ago, it purchased roughly 30% of Iranian crude. Today that figure stands at around 90%, making Beijing the indispensable partner keeping Tehran’s economy afloat and its military funded — despite years of escalating U.S. sanctions.

Chinese Workers in Israel Refuse Beijing's Evacuation Order, Citing Economic Despair at Home

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0300

When Beijing ordered the evacuation of Chinese citizens from Israel in late March 2026, following Iran’s retaliatory strikes after the US-Israeli military operation, the response from tens of thousands of Chinese construction workers was unequivocal: they refused to leave.

Chinese Ships Deliver Missile-Production Chemicals to Iran Amid War

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:39:00 +0300

An investigation by The Telegraph, based on shipping data analysis, has revealed that sanctioned Chinese vessels have been delivering chemicals to Iran that could be used to manufacture hundreds of ballistic missiles — even as US and Israeli strikes continue to target Iran’s missile infrastructure.

Israeli Singer's Encounter with Chinese Women Goes Viral — Should He Add a Chinese Song?

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:54:44 +0300

When Israeli singer Itay Benda told two Chinese women he was from Israel, they paused for a moment. What followed was a warm, smiling interaction that Benda captured on video — and it has since racked up over 186,000 views on Instagram.

China and Russia Shield Hezbollah as UN Security Council Condemns Terror Group

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0300

The United Nations Security Council convened a special session on Wednesday to address the escalating crisis in Lebanon, producing a near-unanimous front against Hezbollah — with China and Russia as the glaring exceptions. While Western and even some non-aligned nations condemned the Shiite terror organization for dragging Lebanon into war, Beijing and Moscow chose to deflect blame onto Israel.

Shin Bet Removes Xinhua-Linked Journalist from PM Netanyahu's Plane

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0300

Israel’s Shin Bet security service removed freelance journalist Nick Kolyohin from Prime Minister Netanyahu’s “Wing of Zion” aircraft on Tuesday morning, just before the plane departed for Washington. Kolyohin, who contributes to Xinhua — China’s state-run news agency — as well as the blacklisted Russian state outlet RT and the American right-wing channel Newsmax, had received prior approval from the Prime Minister’s Office to join the press corps covering the Netanyahu-Trump meeting.

Knesset Hosts First Chinese Spring Festival as MK's Praise for China Draws Scrutiny

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0300

In an unprecedented event, the Israeli Knesset hosted a forum titled “Strengthening Israel-China Relations and Marking the Spring Festival” — the first time the Chinese Spring Festival has been celebrated in Israel’s parliament since the founding of the state. The event, initiated by the Chinese embassy, was hosted by coalition MK Akram Hasson (New Hope party) and Chinese Ambassador Dr. Xiao Junzheng, with the full Chinese diplomatic corps in attendance.

Chinese Billionaire in Talks to Acquire Israel's Netafim Irrigation Giant

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0300

Chinese billionaire Haoyu Wang is in talks to buy control of Israel’s Netafim, the world’s largest precision irrigation company, from Mexico’s Orbia. The deal, if concluded, would mark a major Chinese acquisition in Israeli agritech — coming at a time when China has banned new investments in Israel.

China Bans All New Investment in Israel, Kibbutz Hanitah Sues Chinese Fund

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0300

A lawsuit filed by members of Kibbutz Hanitah against Chinese investment fund Ballet Vision has brought to light a sweeping Chinese government policy: a blanket ban on all new investment in Israel. The kibbutz is seeking approximately $11 million in damages after the fund refused to exercise its contractual option to purchase the kibbutz’s remaining shares in the Hanita Lenses factory.

China Warns Companies Against Israeli Cybersecurity Products

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:02:00 +0300

China has issued a warning to domestic companies advising them against purchasing cybersecurity solutions from approximately a dozen US and Israeli companies, citing national security concerns, according to a Reuters report.

Jewish WWII Flying Tigers Pilot Returns Home 82 Years After Death in China

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0300

A Jewish American fighter pilot who gave his life defending China from Japanese invasion during World War II has finally been laid to rest in his hometown, more than eight decades after his death.

Who Decides if China Will Build Israel's Metro?

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0300

As Israel launches its largest infrastructure project—the NIS 65 billion Metro construction—a fundamental question looms unanswered: What happens if a Chinese company bids, or even wins? Despite intense US pressure and growing European boycotts, Israel has no declared policy on Chinese involvement in infrastructure projects.

Hong Kong Activists in Australia Targeted with Antisemitic Mail Campaign

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0300

Exiled Hong Kong pro-democracy activists living in Australia have become targets of a disturbing intimidation campaign, receiving anonymous letters and pamphlets with antisemitic content mailed from Chinese-controlled territories. The campaign has drawn condemnation from Jewish groups and Australian government officials.

Chinese Citizen Detained with 1.5 Million Shekels at West Bank Checkpoint

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0300

In an unusual case highlighting security and criminal challenges related to foreign workers in Israel, a Chinese citizen working legally in Israel was detained at a West Bank checkpoint with an enormous sum of 1.5 million shekels in cash (approximately $400,000 USD) in his luxury vehicle.

Israeli Defense Industries Ban Chinese Vehicles Over Security Concerns

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:50:00 +0300

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and other defense companies have announced an immediate halt to the use of Chinese-made vehicles, citing concerns about potential data leaks through technological systems installed in these vehicles.

China Positions Itself for Major Role in Gaza Reconstruction

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +0300

While international attention focuses on the US, Qatar, and Turkey in discussions about Gaza’s future, China has quietly positioned itself to benefit from the estimated $70 billion reconstruction effort through strategic tender wins and local partnerships.

What Israel Can Learn From Taiwan's War on Disinformation

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:42:00 +0300

Since the outbreak of the conflict in Gaza, Israel has faced a two-front war: a physical battle on the ground and a relentless information war designed to erode its legitimacy on the global stage. As a recent opinion piece in The Jerusalem Post argued, traditional methods of correcting misinformation are no longer sufficient in a digital ecosystem saturated with anti-Israel narratives.

Chinese Propaganda Against Japan and Israel

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:17:49 +0300

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Source: Mida

In recent decades, Chinese media and political systems have employed a variety of propaganda tools, some covert and some more overt, targeting various countries in East Asia and the Middle East. Two prominent countries often subjected to accusations or negative narratives are Japan and Israel – each for its unique reasons.

The Chinese Dilemma: Money, Morality, and Foreign Influence in Israel

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:29:58 +0300

Source: Israel Hayom

This week, I faced a difficult dilemma. An enticing offer for an advertising campaign, one that could be a significant career achievement and bring in a substantial sum. Everything seemed rosy until it turned out that the product I was supposed to promote was made in China. For many, this might be a minor detail, but for me, it raised a major moral question.

Despite China's Threat: 72 MKs Call to End Taiwan's Exclusion

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:48:34 +0300

China is paying a heavy price for its lack of support for Israel – and the big winner is Taiwan, which receives mutual support. In a “cross-party” move, 72 Knesset members signed a declaration calling for Taiwan to be included in international forums – despite the pressures China exerted on some of them and threats of entry bans. “Taiwan is a true friend of Israel,” said the initiator of the declaration.

Officers Warning: Hamas Remotely Takes Control of IDF's Chinese Drones

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:26:00 +0300

During the months of war, Hamas published propaganda videos in which one can clearly see how they managed to collect information about forces in Gaza through Chinese drones operated by the IDF, manufactured by Chinese DJI or other companies. The military acknowledges the problem, yet continues using the Chinese product due to its availability rather than Israeli and Western products, which exist in the market and are more secure against hacking.

Xiaomi Electric Vehicles Set to Enter Israeli Market Through New Partnership

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:15:00 +0300

Xiaomi Electric Vehicles Set to Enter Israeli Market Through New Partnership
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In a significant move for the Israeli automotive market, electronic products importer Hemilton, owned by the Aharoni family, has joined forces with Land Rover importer Hamizrach, controlled by the Eini family, to establish a new joint venture. This partnership is poised to introduce Chinese tech giant Xiaomi’s highly anticipated electric vehicles (EVs) to Israel.

China's Calculated Silence: Navigating the Israel-Iran Conflict

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:28:03 +0000

China’s Delicate Dance in the Middle East
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The recent Israel-Iran conflict, which flared between June 13-24, 2025, put China’s foreign policy to the test, exposing the intricate balance Beijing seeks to maintain in the volatile Middle East. While official statements called for de-escalation and condemned Israeli actions, a deeper look reveals a pragmatic approach driven by economic interests and a desire for regional stability rather than ideological alignment.

Israel Leads Developed World in Chinese Car Market Share

Thu, 22 May 2025 21:12:00 +0300

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Israel has emerged as the developed world’s leader in Chinese vehicle market share, with Chinese-made vehicles accounting for 25.5% of all deliveries in the first quarter of 2025, according to recent market data.

Chinese Cars Increase Market Share in Israel in 2025

Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:00 +0300

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Chinese vehicle brands have continued their steady rise in Israel’s automotive market, reaching a record 26.3% market share in the first four months of 2025, according to recent data from the Ministry of Transport Licensing Bureau.

Letter From Masanjia - Documentary Screening

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0300

Letter From Masanjia
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A powerful documentary that exposes the harsh reality of forced labor camps in China. The film follows the incredible story of a secret SOS letter that was discovered in a Kmart product, written by a prisoner from the notorious Masanjia labor camp.

Can South Korea's Hyundai Fill the Infrastructure Void Left by China's Exclusion?

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:58:00 +0300

Israel’s ambitious infrastructure projects are caught in the crossfire of US-China geopolitical competition, creating unexpected opportunities for South Korean companies to enter the Israeli market. The recent cancellation of a Chinese railcar supplier for Jerusalem’s light rail project highlights how US security concerns are reshaping infrastructure partnerships in Israel.

China's Ambassador to Israel Creates Smokescreen, Hides True Position

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:01:00 +0300

China’s ambassador to Israel, Xiao Jun-zheng, recently published several articles in Israeli media in both Hebrew and English, claiming that China opposes antisemitism and is fighting the phenomenon. The ambassador even expressed support for releasing Israeli hostages. However, according to Amit Elazar, a Sinologist and commentator on Chinese affairs, these statements contradict China’s actual policy since the beginning of the Iron Swords war.

Taiwan Envoy: We Don't Ask Friends to Fight, But Need Moral Support

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 02:22:00 +0300

As Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza continues and international support wanes, Taiwan remains steadfast in its solidarity. In an exclusive interview with VOA, Abby Lee, Taiwan’s Representative to Israel, explained that the commonalities between Taiwan and Israel - particularly their existential threats from hostile neighbors - bind these two democratic entities together.

Taiwan's Representative to Israel: We Don't Ask Friends to Fight for Us, But We Need Moral Support

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 02:22:00 +0300

As Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza continues, international support has increasingly waned. However, Taiwan remains a steadfast supporter. In an interview with Voice of America, Taiwan’s representative to Israel, Abby Lee, explained that the commonalities between Israel and Taiwan are the glue that binds these two democratic entities together - chief among them being the existential challenges they both face from hostile neighbors.

Taiwan Rejects China's Sovereignty Claims in Jerusalem Post Op-Ed

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:12:00 +0300

Taiwan Rejects China’s Sovereignty Claims in Jerusalem Post Op-Ed
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Ya-Ping (Abby) Lee, the representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Tel Aviv, has published an opinion piece in The Jerusalem Post strongly asserting Taiwan’s sovereignty and rejecting China’s territorial claims.

Israel and Taiwan: A Common History of Survival

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0300

Taiwan and Israel face strikingly similar challenges: threats from hostile neighbors, partial international isolation, and pressure to defend their democratic systems against authoritarian powers. Since October 7, these parallels have become more visible as Taiwan strongly condemned Hamas while China remained silent.

China on Asians in Israel - Community, Jobs, Events

Silenced No More: New October 7 Report Names the Asian Toll

Ehud Olmert's Harbin Roots: A Manchurian Jewish Story

BYD's Two-Minute EV Charging Technology Coming to Israel

Why Tel Aviv Is Called 'Big Orange' — A Chinese Origin Story

The Chinese Woman of Ravensbrück: Remembering Nadine Hwang

The Israeli Who Denied a Genocide on Yom HaShoah

How China Became Iran's Oil Lifeline and Sanctions Shield

Chinese Workers in Israel Refuse Beijing's Evacuation Order, Citing Economic Despair at Home

Chinese Ships Deliver Missile-Production Chemicals to Iran Amid War

Israeli Singer's Encounter with Chinese Women Goes Viral — Should He Add a Chinese Song?

China and Russia Shield Hezbollah as UN Security Council Condemns Terror Group

Shin Bet Removes Xinhua-Linked Journalist from PM Netanyahu's Plane

Knesset Hosts First Chinese Spring Festival as MK's Praise for China Draws Scrutiny

Chinese Billionaire in Talks to Acquire Israel's Netafim Irrigation Giant

China Bans All New Investment in Israel, Kibbutz Hanitah Sues Chinese Fund

China Warns Companies Against Israeli Cybersecurity Products

Jewish WWII Flying Tigers Pilot Returns Home 82 Years After Death in China

Who Decides if China Will Build Israel's Metro?

Hong Kong Activists in Australia Targeted with Antisemitic Mail Campaign

Chinese Citizen Detained with 1.5 Million Shekels at West Bank Checkpoint

Israeli Defense Industries Ban Chinese Vehicles Over Security Concerns

China Positions Itself for Major Role in Gaza Reconstruction

What Israel Can Learn From Taiwan's War on Disinformation

Chinese Propaganda Against Japan and Israel

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The Chinese Dilemma: Money, Morality, and Foreign Influence in Israel

Despite China's Threat: 72 MKs Call to End Taiwan's Exclusion

Officers Warning: Hamas Remotely Takes Control of IDF's Chinese Drones

Xiaomi Electric Vehicles Set to Enter Israeli Market Through New Partnership

Xiaomi Electric Vehicles Set to Enter Israeli Market Through New Partnership #

China's Calculated Silence: Navigating the Israel-Iran Conflict

China’s Delicate Dance in the Middle East #

Israel Leads Developed World in Chinese Car Market Share

Israel Leads Developed World in Chinese Car Market Share #

Chinese Cars Increase Market Share in Israel in 2025

Chinese Cars Increase Market Share in Israel in 2025 #

Letter From Masanjia - Documentary Screening

Letter From Masanjia #

Can South Korea's Hyundai Fill the Infrastructure Void Left by China's Exclusion?

China's Ambassador to Israel Creates Smokescreen, Hides True Position

Taiwan Envoy: We Don't Ask Friends to Fight, But Need Moral Support

Taiwan's Representative to Israel: We Don't Ask Friends to Fight for Us, But We Need Moral Support

Taiwan Rejects China's Sovereignty Claims in Jerusalem Post Op-Ed

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Israel and Taiwan: A Common History of Survival

Chinese Propaganda Against Japan and Israel
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Xiaomi Electric Vehicles Set to Enter Israeli Market Through New Partnership
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China’s Delicate Dance in the Middle East
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Israel Leads Developed World in Chinese Car Market Share
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Chinese Cars Increase Market Share in Israel in 2025
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Letter From Masanjia
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Taiwan Rejects China’s Sovereignty Claims in Jerusalem Post Op-Ed
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