China ties must not be marred by ‘politics’: Israeli diplomat Aviv Ezra

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Laura ZhouFebruary 7, 2026 at 01:00 PM

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Israeli diplomat Aviv Ezra, the foreign ministry’s deputy director general for Asia and the Pacific, visited China last week to discuss bilateral relations, marking the highest-level visit since the Gaza war began in 2023. Ezra stated that Israel and China should prevent political disagreements from disrupting their cooperation. He expressed optimism about the future of the relationship, emphasizing its significance and complementary nature in areas like commerce, technology, innovation, and tourism. Ezra noted that the decreasing risk level for Israel, following progress on a peace deal with Hamas, allows for renewed focus on strengthening ties with China. The visit signals a potential effort to repair relations strained by the Gaza war.

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