“In 2024, the Israeli press devoted considerable attention to trade and technological ties with China, especially as Beijing is increasingly perceived as aligned with Tel Aviv’s adversaries. Amid heightened concerns over Israel’s national security and fears of international isolation, media discussions have explored the possibility of China supplying arms to Palestinian groups and Arab states, using its consumer electronic exports for espionage or warfare, or engaging in a boycott of Israeli markets.
While some Israeli experts acknowledged these possibilities, many have pushed back against what they consider alarmist narratives. Government representatives have sought to explain the measures taken to mitigate the risks associated with Chinese products. Other industry experts have contextualized Chinese trade restrictions or defended trade with China, emphasizing how it serves Israel’s national interests.”
On the ChinaMed Observer, Amanda Chen and Leonardo Bruni (ChinaMed, T.wai) analyze Israeli commentators’ perspectives on trade and technological relations with China.
