| ID | 118533 |
| Title Proper | China's relationship with Israel, opportunities and challenges |
| Other Title Information | perspectives from China |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Chen, Yiyi |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article reviews the Sino-Israel relationship from the Chinese perspective. It argues that the relationship is at a crossroad because China is increasingly more proactively involved in the international arena, which will inevitably lead to China's more assertive role in trying to facilitate solving the Israel-Palestinian conflicts. China has been inclined to be more supportive to the Palestinian side based on Chinese cultural values, traditionally stronger ties with Arab countries, and also since Palestine is generally considered as the weaker side of the conflict. A strong Israel-U.S. relationship will help balance Israel's relationship with China. The Sino-Israel relationship cannot be viewed out of the context of a Sino-U.S. relationship. China is more concerned with its relationship with the U.S., the only other world economy comparable in size to China's, in order to protect the peaceful world order for further development. Future Chinese involvement with the Palestinian region will be more constructive. |
| `In' analytical Note | Israel Studies Vol. 17, No.3; Fall 2012: p.1-21 |
| Journal Source | Israel Studies Vol. 17, No.3; Fall 2012: p.1-21 |
| Key Words | Sino - Israel Relationship ; China ; Israel ; Israel - Palestinian Conflicts ; Chinese Culture Value ; Israel - US Relationship ; World Economy ; Chinese Involvement |