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| June 24, 2014
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Chinese engineering firm to build $1b private shipping port in Ashdod

Now that China Harbor will be developing the port in Ashdod, Jerusalem can use this new port as a bargaining chip with dockworkers’ unions. No longer will the country be blackmailed with union strikes costing Israel millions in lost revenues.

By Avi Bar-Eli

 

The first private port to be developed under the state’s port reforms will be located in Ashdod and built by China Harbour Engineering Company, a Chinese government-owned firm, TheMarker has learned.

Shipping containers being unloaded in Ashdod. Soon to have a rival port.

Shipping containers in Ashdod Port. – Photo: Ilan Assayag

China Harbour, which won the international tender to construct two new private ports a week ago, opted Sunday to develop the southern port in Ashdod, instead of the northern one in Haifa.

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| May 25, 2014
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In Technology: Israel attracts Chinese investments

 

The ‘Start-up Nation’ draws in Chinese firms, who offer Israel funding & access to one of the world’s largest markets in return.

By Reuters

 

China’s purchase of a controlling stake in Israel’s largest food maker reflects a broader surge in Chinese investment in an economy largely tethered to Western markets.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in his Jerusalem office with Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong. May 19, 2014 – Photo: Amos Ben Gershom, GPO.

The deal, announced on Thursday, gives China access to Israel’s high tech expertise, cachet among consumers made wary by domestic food production scandals and an alternative place to put their money amid trade obstacles from a wary United States. Continue Reading »

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| May 22, 2014
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Beijing buys Tnuva for NIS 8.6 billion ($2.45 billion)

The Chinese gov’t-owned Bright Food Group said all development, production & management will remain in Israel.

By GLOBES
 

 

The Chinese government’s Bright Food Group signed an agreement this morning to buy control of Tnuva Food Industries Ltd. from Apax Partners. The sale is being made at a company value of NIS 8.6 billion which will bring a profit of NIS 4 billion to Apax, which has a 56 percent stake in the company, on which it will not be required to pay any tax.

Tnuva cottage cheese

Tnuva cottage cheese Photo: REUTERS

As it stands neither the kibbutz movement, which has a 23% stake, nor Mivtach-Shamir Food Industries Ltd., Continue Reading »

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| April 30, 2014
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China seeks to publish Dore Gold’s book on Israel’s legal rights to a unified Jerusalem

 

PM Natanyahu’s adviser, Dore Gold’s best-selling book, “The Fight for Jerusalem,” details Israel’s historical links & legal rights to a unified Jerusalem, is being translated to Chinese.

By Shlomo Cesana

 

A book on Jerusalem by Dore Gold, an adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is being published in Chinese and will soon hit the shelves in Beijing.

Dore Gold, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with the Chinese edition of his book – Photo: Yonatan Zindel

“The Fight for Jerusalem: Radical Islam, the West, and the Future of the Holy City” explains Israel’s historical links and legal rights to Jerusalem, and emphasizes the need to keep the city united and under Israeli sovereignty.

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| April 22, 2014
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Asia beats US as Israel’s #1 export destination for 2014

Exports to Asia in 2013, nearly equaled those to the United States for the 1st time, coming within 0.6% points as a share of Israel’s total exports.

By NIV ELIS

 

 
The Asian region will overtake the US as Israel’s second biggest export destination this year, the Economy Ministry said.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi , December 18, 2013. – Photo: Amos Ben Gershom, GPO

The region is expected to come in as Israel’s second-largest trade partner for 2014 behind the European Union, shifting the United States into third place, according to the ministry’s Foreign Trade Authority.

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| April 12, 2014
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Peres Weibo page at ceremony in Beijing gains 50 million surfers in minutes

 

When asked in China about the secret to the Jewish people’s wisdom, Israel’s President writes, “Our secret is learning. It’s important to ask questions.”

By Yori Yalon

 

President Shimon Peres marked the end of a successful visit to China on Thursday by officially launching his account on the Chinese answer to Facebook, Weibo, becoming the first Israeli leader with an account on the social networking website.

President Shimon Peres launches his Weibo profile on Thursday – Photo: Amos Ben-Gershom / GPO

The ceremony for Peres’ Weibo profile launch took place at the company’s headquarters in Beijing, and in keeping with Chinese culture, Peres hit a gong set up for the occasion.

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| April 9, 2014
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Jerusalem ‘deeply disappointed’ by Kerry’s biased remarks on peace talks

 

In 1st response to Kerry’s pointing blame only on Israel for talks failure, Jerusalem says, ‘remarks hurt the negotiation’ process.

By i24news

 

Israel said on Wednesday that it was “deeply disappointed” by Secretary of State John Kerry’s remarks Tuesday, placing the blame for derailing the negotiations on Israel’s approval of more Jewish settlements in East Jerusalem, The New York Times reported.

Israeli protestors hold signs during a demonstration outside US Secretary of State John Kerry's hotel in Jerusalem, against the release by Israel of Palestinian prisoners, on March 31, 2014 ( Ahmad Gharabli (AFP) )

Israeli protestors hold signs during a demonstration outside US Secretary of State John Kerry’s hotel in Jerusalem, against the release by Israel of Palestinian prisoners, on March 31, 2014 – Photo: AFP/Ahmad Gharabli

Israel responded that it was the Palestinians who had “violated their fundamental commitments” by applying last week to join 15 international agencies of the UN. Continue Reading »

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| March 26, 2014
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Israel’s largest healthcare firm bought by Chinese

Chinese group buying Naftali Healthcare Solutions expected to be worth $100 million.

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Guangzhou-based Jinpeng Group, a Chinese conglomerate focusing on information technology and services industries, will reportedly acquire Natali Healthcare Solutions, Israel’s largest private healthcare and homecare service provider.

Elderly patients at Haifa’s Rambam Hospital.

Patients at Haifa’s Rambam Hospital. – Photo:Hagai Fried

The deal, worth about $100 million, is expected to be finalized soon, China Daily news reported Tuesday.

Naftali Healthcare Solutions was established in 1991, and holds a 60 percent stake in Israel’s elderly care market. It provides services such as doctor’s house calls, first aid telephone services and retirement solutions.

According to China Daily daily, the number of Chinese aged over 60 is expected to increase by 30 percent by the year 2050.

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| February 20, 2014
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Jerusalem strengthening ties with China

 

Israel’s special delegation headed by NSC chief Yossi Cohen will visit Beijing in the coming weeks, to hold strategic dialogue with Chinese leaders.

Current Israel-China relationship is based predominantly on bilateral trade.

By Shlomo Cesana

 

A special delegation headed by National Security Council chief Yossi Cohen will leave for China in the coming weeks to hold a strategic dialogue with Chinese officials.

National Security Council chief Yossi Cohen

Political sources said Tuesday that while Israel’s unique relationship with the United States was invaluable, Israel cannot ignore China’s growing standing as a world power and the subsequent need to reinforce Jerusalem’s ties with Beijing.

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| January 24, 2014
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PM Netanyahu Advances Israel-China Alliance in Davos

In a fruitful meeting with the Chinese FM at the World Economic Forum, Netanyahu urged deeper cooperation.


The Chinese FM relayed to Netanyahu that his country has held 5 joint committee meetings last month on Israel.

By Ari Yashar

 

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The two discussed the budding alliance between the nations, which has developed rapidly since Wang’s first visit to Israel last December.

Netanyahu commented that the meeting expressed the advanced state of relations between the two nations, adding that Israel wants to further develop bilateral cooperation in technology and foreign affairs. Continue Reading »

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| December 19, 2013
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Liberman has a new friend, China’s Foreign Minister

The Chinese minister’s visit succeeded in strengthening bilateral ties by discussing business growth and encourage tourism with increased airline service.

By Ari Yashar

 

Amid signs of an emerging alliance between the two nations, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday, welcoming Wang’s first visit as another step in strengthening bilateral relations.

As part of the rapidly warming ties, the two agreed to upgrade the annual national dialogue between Israel and China to a more senior level.

Liberman in late November called on Israel to search for new allies amid tense relations with the US over the Iranian nuclear deal. Continue Reading »

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| December 1, 2013
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Israel in 3 weeks

 

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is planned to arrive in Israel on Dec. 17 for meetings with PM Netanyahu & his senior cabinet members.

By Shlomo Cesana

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Israel in December and will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior cabinet members and government officials.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi – Photo: Reuters

During the visit, scheduled for Dec. 17, the Israeli officials and Wang will discuss the interim agreement signed with Iran in Geneva earlier this month, as Israel tries to weigh in on the final agreement world powers are trying to formulate with the Islamic republic.

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| November 17, 2013
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Jerusalem prohibits former gov’t official from participating in U.S. anti-terrorism case

Israel’s decision draws criticism from families of victims of Palestinian terrorism, that Jerusalem is caving under Chinese pressure.

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The Israeli government is prohibiting a former security official from testifying in an anti-terrorism case in an American court, drawing accusations from victims of Palestinian violence that it is bowing to pressure from China.

A woman walks past a Bank of China sign in Bejing,

Bank of China sign in Bejing,- Photo: Reuters

In a petition to an American federal court, the government asked to quash the deposition subpoena issued to Uzi Shaya, who could have tipped the scales in a case filed by families of victims of suicide bombers who accuse the Bank of China of facilitating terrorist funding via branches in the United States.

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| October 4, 2013
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Halevy suggests China involvement in railway to Eilat may upset US

 

Former Mossad director criticizes efforts of PM & Transportation Minister Katz for advocating for Chinese involvement in establishment of train route to Eilat, claiming it could lead to crisis in US-Israel relations.

Transportation Ministry: State will make final decision based on existing options

Amir Ben-David

Former Mossad head Efraim Halevy warns that plans being pushed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz calling for Chinese involvement in the establishment and operation of a railway line to Eilat, could harm Israel’s strategic agreements with the US, and help China make itself a major world power in line with the US, Yedioth Ahronoth reported. Continue Reading »

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| September 30, 2013
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Haifa’s Technion gets $130m. grant for China joint venture

 

The grant to the Technion comes from the profits of the Chinese foundation’s 2011 investment in the Israeli mobile application ‘Waze’, which was recently acquired by Google at about $1 Billion.

By NIV ELIS, DANIELLE ZIRI

 

 

The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology on Sunday received a $130 million grant to build an academy called the Technion Guangdong Institute of Technology as a joint venture with China’s Shantou University.

The site was used for many years as government buildings and army space.

The site was used for many years as government buildings and army space.- Photo: Courtesy

The grant, from the Li Ka Shing Foundation, includes profits from the foundation’s 2011 investment in Israeli mobile app Waze.

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