Israel and China established diplomatic ties in 1992. Today, Israel maintains 4 diplomatic missions in China, including an embassy in Beijing, and consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu. Israel-China relations continue to grow and prosper in areas such as agriculture, technology, science, and culture.

Science and Technology: In 2017, Israel and China signed a number of agreements in the fields of science, technology, and innovation. Two of these agreements, promote the export of advanced Israeli medical equipment to Chinese hospitals which will save many lives. Israel and China also signed the Comprehensive Innovation Partnership agreement dedicated to increasing innovation ties on the governmental level and between Israeli and Chinese businesses. There are currently 7 Chinese multinational corporations with innovation and R & D centers in Israel, including telecommunications giant Huawei (Startup Nation Central).

Business and Trade: One of the most successful examples of bilateral cooperation between Israel and China is in the area of trade and business. Trade between Israel and China has reached more than $11 billion since 1992, two hundred times larger than what it was when both countries established diplomatic ties (Council on Foreign Relations). In 2015 alone, Chinese investments in Israel reached more than half a billion dollars (Jerusalem Post).

Agriculture and Water: Israel continues to use its expertise in agriculture and water to help China meet a number of important needs. One major example is the Shouguang water city, one of China's leading agricultural regions, which utilizes Israeli water technologies including desalination, sewage management, and irrigation. In 2017, Israel and China also signed the Sino-Israel Dairy Industry Cooperation agreement which will increase the export of Israeli dairy products to China.

Education: Israel-China academic ties have reached new heights with the opening of the Guangdong Technion Israel Institute of Technology which will train thousands of Chinese students in environmental science, engineering, and medical sciences. Similarly, Chinese culture and history continue to influence Israel's academic sector. The Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, and Bar Ilan University are home to vibrant Asian Studies program with more than 1,000 students. The Department of Asian Studies at the Hebrew University is the oldest of its kind in Israel. In addition, both the Hebrew University and Tel Aviv University have a Confucius Institute on campus, whose aim is to promote Chinese language and culture.

Tourism: In 2016, Israel became the third country in the world to sign a 10 year multiple-entry visa agreement with China (Times of Israel). Tourism between the two countries continues to exponentially grow. In 2017, more than 113,000 Chinese tourists visited Israel, a number which doubled since 2015. These numbers will only continue to grow under a recent agreement signed between the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel and the Civil Aviation Administration of China which will include 30 passenger flights and 14 cargo flights a week between Israel and China.

Ahead of Vice President Wang Qishan's visit to Israel, Israel is proud to celebrate more than two decades of close cooperation with China and looks forward to strengthening the warm ties between the Israeli and Chinese people.