China praises 'innovation cooperation' with Israel on 30th anniversary of ties
The United States is concerned about Israel's ties with China, especially aspects of technology cooperation.
China praised its friendship with Israel today on the 30th anniversary of the two countries establishing ties.
President Xi Jinping called his Israeli president Isaac Herzog to “celebrate” the establishment of relations between the People’s Republic and Israel. Xi particular praised the innovation committee established between the two countries.
“Since the establishment of the innovative comprehensive partnership between the two countries in 2017, exchanges and cooperation in various fields have been fruitful, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples,” said Xi, per a Foreign Ministry statement. “I attach great importance to the development of China-Israel relations.”
The China-Israel Joint Committee on Innovation Cooperation was established in 2014 as a dialogue mechanism between Israel and China on technological development. The committee convened today for a virtual meeting, Israeli news outlets reported.
