China Israel Ties: A Pruning of a Fractured Relationship The recent closure of Israel's consulate in Chengdu has left many wondering about the state of bilateral relations between China and Israel.
Beijing insists it's not intentionally damaging ties, but a closer look at the past few years suggests that these relationships were already strained.
In 2020, tensions began to rise when Israel aligned itself with Washington during the US China trade war, incurring Beijing's ire.