Since the 1980s, Israel has carefully walked the U.S.-China technology tensions tightrope, trying to balance its commercial and security interests with the two great powers. According to The New York Times, Israel lobbied for the sanctions by explaining to China the impact of any pre-emptive strike on Iran would have on the world oil supply, and hence on the Chinese economy. [89][90] China has also expressed desire for Israel's advanced technologies, particularly in fields related to agriculture, telecommunications, and defense. The recent statement by President Biden and Prime Minister Lapid reflects progress toward a change in attitude on both sides of the Atlantic. With the advice and experience of Jewish entrepreneurs, innovators, and inventors from the high-technology sectors, China has utilized Israel's indispensable economic and technological contributions to foster its long-term economic development. Chinese capital investment and R&D centers may be underrepresented, however, because Chinese capital is ofteninvestedvia Israeli funds. And educational and technological entrepreneurship initiatives that are the basis for the future. The former head of Mossad, Efraim Halevy, is one of the major critics in Israel who believes that the country should examine the geopolitical considerations with China and has consistently warned the Israeli government against involving the Chinese in the Red-Med project, arguing that it could lead to a crisis in strategic relations with the United States. Defense contracts played a leading role here but were also responsible for the . The largest threat to Israel is from Chinas technological espionage program. Canada bans TikTok from government devices over security concerns. [124] On June 8, 2015, China demanded Israel to refrain from utilizing Chinese migrant construction workers in Israeli settlements in the West Bank. He discussed the importance of the nuclear agreement with Iran and the importance of the continued peace talks. The Times of Israel is committed to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, and independent journalism provides an essential protection for democratic equality. China-Israel Industrial R&D Cooperation Framework MOU Between Israel and the People's Republic of China. This delicate strategy is becoming harder to maintain as China becomes more interested in Israeli tech and tensions between Washington and Beijing grow. [98][100], More than 1000 Israeli start-up companies have set up operations in China. American fears of espionage led to the Israeli governments reassessment of Chinas successful bid to operate the country'sbiggest port in Haifa, which regularly hosts visits fromU.S. Navy ships for bilateral exercises and port calls. There are more than 1,000 Israeli firms operating in China as of 2010. You are also agreeing to our. Overall, the FBI concluded that economic espionage cases linked to China have increased by 1,300% in the past decade. The Sino-Israeli relationship is particularly complex. President Joe Bidens recent visit to the Middle East focused on the matters most important to his hosts in Israel and the Arabian Gulf: security guarantees against Iranian threats and the rehabilitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Catherine Leung discusses opportunities for collaboration between China and Israel's tech industry. On May 25, 2015, the Israeli Trade Authority signed an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) agreement that simplifies customs and approval procedures for Chinese exporters to Israel. The growing dual-use nature of technology threatens to overthrow Israels careful efforts to expand trade with Beijing, while avoiding the sales of security technologies that would increase Chinese military capabilities and anger Washington. In other words, without any explicit anti-China statements that would embarrass his Saudi hosts, the Biden administration promoted practical measures mobilizing their support for US efforts in the Great Power competition. Berton, Peter. We believe we will succeed in bringing these connections The CCP, adept at this game, left no stone unturned in pursuing its endeavor. Danit Gal is a consultant and researcher focusing on technology ethics, governance, safety, security, and strategy. North Korea does not recognise Israel, denouncing it as an "imperialist satellite". "[140] In July 2017, Chinese leader Xi Jinping delivered a formalization of China's positions in his "Four Points" on the "issue of Israel-Palestine conflict", the first of which was that China supported the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestine within the framework of the two-state solution based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. One expert commentator, noting that bilateral trade grew from $50 million in 1992 to some $15 billion or more in 2021, added that "a closer look . [88][131], In 2010, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1929, imposing a fourth round of sanctions against Iran for its nuclear enrichment program. Enhanced coordination between Israels commercial and security technology sectors on dual-use technology transfers can help sustain this delicate balance. Once registered, youll receive our Daily Edition email for free. [109] Recent high end deals include a Chinese donation of $130 million to Technion for a research center, Beijing winning a $2 billion tender to build the Med-Red railway linking Ashdod port with Eilat as well as a $1 billion Israeli port tender, a $300 million joint research center between Tel Aviv University and Tsinghua University, and Chinese acquisition of a controlling stake in Israel's Tnuva dairy company for more than US$1 billion. Since the two started FTA talks in 2016, the value of trade has grown from $10.96bn to $18.16bn in 2021. The largest number of investments is in companies in the life sciences sector (these include medical technologies, biotechnology, biochemistry, and pharmaceuticals - 122 deals in all), followed by investments in software development and IT companies (108 deals); China also invests in companies in the internet . The Bank of China subsequently denied providing banking services to terrorist groups: "The Bank of China has always strictly followed the UN's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing requirements and regulations in China and other judicial areas where we operate. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Israeli media reported that these tenders "were seen by officials in Washington as a major test of the Israeli government's policy towards China.". with Ivan Kanapathy, Bonny Lin and Stephen S. Roach Incorrect password. 108.61.70.43 5 Security Implications for Israel and the United States, by Shira Efron, Karen Schwindt, Emily Haskel. [116] Due to the lack of red tape and the wide array of start-up businesses offered by Israel's Silicon Wadi, Chinese investment in Israel jumped more than tenfold in 2016 to a record US$16.5 billion, with money flowing into the country's booming internet, cyber-security and medical device start-ups. Media coverage of this statement paled in comparison with other issuesIran, Palestinians, and regional normalizationeven though it specifically demonstrated US appreciation of Israeli innovative value. [52][22][54] In turn, Israel has imported high-tech products and manufactured goods from China. [35] Israel's open, innovative and risk-taking approach to high-technology as well as Israel's reputation high-tech superpower has been appealing to the typical Chinese entrepreneur, as the concept of risk taking is not deeply rooted in China's culture with its approach to failure. [99] His was the largest donation ever made to Technion and one of the biggest to any Israeli academic institution. The operation of infrastructure projects affords China unique surveillance opportunities and possibly economic and political levers of influence. The Pardee RAND Graduate School (PardeeRAND.edu) is home to the only Ph.D. and M.Phil. First, the United States and Israel should establish a high-level working group to coordinate U.S. and Israeli policy on technology and China. It takes just a few seconds. Considering the limited flow of Chinese FDI to Israel (around $100 million in 2018 out of the total $21.8 billion), China is far from gaining a foothold in Israel's high-tech sector. The attacks against Israeli entities highlight Beijings consistent strategic interest in the Middle East, FireEye said. The U.S. has often cited Chinas alleged theft in the mid-2000s of data related to the F-35, the stealth fighter aircraft, as a prime example of this objective. [141], In May 2021, Israel's embassy in Beijing accused Chinese state media outlet China Global Television Network of "blatant antisemitism" when host Zheng Junfeng broadcast a segment accusing US policy on Israel of being influenced by wealthy Jews, during the 2021 IsraelPalestine crisis.[142][143]. [28], During the 2014 IsraelGaza conflict, it was reported that Israel was winning the public opinion battle in China with most Chinese social media users siding with Israel. This group should include a consultative structure led by the White House and the U.S. State Department with the Israeli Prime Minister's Office and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to address differences . And, finally, there is the possibility that China will exploit Israeli technology in . The Israeli office was formally known as the Liaison Office of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities. Similarly in August 2021, a US cybersecurity firm FireEye, reported that a Chinese group UNC215 attacked several Israeli entities, commercial and government. Israel began selling military technology such as missiles, radars, and navigation systems to China in the 1980s, even before Beijing recognized Israel, and technology trade quietly intensified in the 1990s. Xi called on both countries to enhance political communication, synergize development strategies, and strengthen cooperation in key areas such as . What are the security implications of Chinese investments in Israeli technology and infrastructure? The Institute is a 501(c)3 organization; all donations are tax-deductible. This article was originally published on the INSS website. The China-Israel Technology Tussle Jan 11, 2022, 5:49 PM Edit; . China is a dictatorship and the relationship with Israel at some-point outlive Chinese geopolitical ambitions in the middle east. "Israel can be a partner, a junior partner, but a perfect partner for China in the development of a variety of technologies that change the way we live, how long we live, how healthy we live . [61], In December 2013, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang visited Israel and Palestine. The China-Israel Innovation Hub was established in December 2019 as a major step in Shanghai's implementation of a national strategy to promote Chinese and Israeli scientific technological innovation. The government of Israel has been eager to negotiate a deal with China completed in the hope that an influx of foreign workers will increase the rate of housing construction in Israel and reduce the costs of new homes. [34][35][36] Shared affinities and similar cultural commonalities has not only been an impetus for the close bonds between China and Israel but has also created a symbol of brotherhood between the two communities. This venture has proven a success for the Chinese and a failure for the Israeli media, which uncritically swallow the messages sent out by CRI's Hebrew team. It has the second highest concentration of high-tech companies in the world after Silicon Valley and the largest number of start-ups per capita in the world. But how did a state the size of New Jersey with nine million inhabitants become a technology giant and a favourite destination for tech multinationals? A key tool utilized by China to steal military and industrial secrets is through traditional human intelligence operations that seek to recruit foreign citizens to spy on their countries. Chinese investment in sensitive technologies and construction of major Israeli infrastructure projects present distinct concerns for Israel and the United States. Surprisingly, they seem to have tried to mask their attack trying to use Farsi and deploy countermeasures to make it seem that the attack originated in Iran. One example in February 2012 in which both nations signed a $300 million deal to export Israeli water technology to China. As early as 2017, the USNational Security Strategypointed to China as its top priority, innovation as a pillar of national security, and the key technologies for the future as an essential front in the Great Power competition. Academic and Higher Education Webinars, C.V. Starr & Co. For two decades since September 11, 2001, cooperation between Israel and the United States was defined by the global war on terror. Although Western countries also sold weapons to China prior to 1989, Israel significantly contributed to improving the quality of the Chinese military's weapons. Global Health Program, Higher Education Webinar: Teaching the History of American Democracy, Webinar In a recent landmark judgment, a court in the United States found a Chinese intelligence official, Yanjun Xu, guilty of stealing secret jet engine technology from General Electric aviation. [77][78] The vessels and crewmen were welcomed by the Haifa base commander, Brigadier General Eli Sharvit,[78] and Chinese embassy officials. Israels willingness to walk away fromarms deals with the Chinese at the United States request is unsurprising given the countries strong military and political relationship. Also available in print form. The committee's chilling effect on trade and ties with China is . . [37][38], Though Israel established diplomatic relations with China in 1992, the ties between the Chinese and Jewish people remain centuries old in addition to Israel and China being products of ancient civilizations dating back thousands of years. Israel seeks to expand its diplomatic, economic, and strategic ties with the world's fastest-growing major economy and diversify its export markets and investments. [137][138][136], On July 23, 2014, China was among the 29 nations who voted in favor of the investigation by the United Nations Human Rights Council of war crimes committed by Israel during Operation Protective Edge, with the United States being the only nation in dissent. This document and trademark(s) contained herein are protected by law. [12][13] China is one of the few countries in the world to concurrently maintain warm relations with Israel, Palestine, and the Muslim world at large. In 2020 his first fiction "Napoli sta bene" was published. Despite China being a great market for Israeli technology and products and Israel-China relations having been rather cordial, Israel does realize that it cannot continue to sit on the fence. [76], On 13 August 2012, vessels from the PLA Navy's 11th escort fleet, led by Rear Admiral Yang Jun-fei, anchored at Israel's Haifa naval base for a four-day goodwill visit to mark 20 years of cooperation between the Israel Defense Forces and the PLA. In 1950, Israel was the first country in the Middle East to recognize the PRC as the legitimate government of China. The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. [15][108] Horizons Ventures, a venture capital firm established by Hong Kong business magnate Li Ka-shing, led a US$10.8 million strategic investment in Windward, an Israeli maritime data and analytics company. 2023 The Times of Israel , All Rights Reserved. The agency also had nearly 5,000 active counterintelligence cases on its books in the same year, nearly half dealing with China. As China reportedly applies its toolkit . [111] Baidu, China's largest search engine, has put US$3 million into Pixellot, an Israeli video capture start-up and provided funds to Carmel Ventures, an Israeli venture capital firm as well as lead a $5 million investment round in the Israeli music education firm Tonara. Shira Efronis director of research at Israel Policy Forum. The strategic Great Power competition shifted the front line to the technological sphere, and accordingly, the cooperation between Washington and Jerusalem requires adaptation. The Washington Institute seeks to advance a balanced and realistic understanding of American interests in the Middle East and to promote the policies that secure them. No further sales of military technology between China and Israel havebeen reported since. Chinese economic cooperation with Israel has saw substantial Chinese investment of more than US$15 billion in the Israeli economy, spawning seed capital in Israeli startup companies, as well as the acquisition of Israeli companies by major Chinese corporations that incorporate Israel's know how to help the invigorate the development of the modern Chinese economy more efficiently. Catherine Leung is a principal and co-founder of . But both Israel and the UAE, realize that beyond the benefits of a strong Chinese relationship, lie dangers given Chinas propensity to support geopolitical actors who are natural enemies of Israel. The successful conclusion of this spying case may set the tone for future American crackdowns against Chinas persistent economic espionage against the U.S., Israel and the Westa step above the sanctions route that the Western world has pursued for the last few years. Washingtons pressure on Israel focused on halting Chinas involvement in Israeli infrastructure, blocking Chinese-made infrastructure in 5G communications in Israel (which was not on the agenda in any case), investment screening, and hindering technology transfers. [15] The two countries decided to set up an agriculture technology incubator in Anhui Province, China enabling joint development of agriculture technologies and solutions in keeping with requirements on the ground. China seeks Israel's advanced technology and values Israel's location as part of the Belt and Road Initiative. RAND's publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of its research clients and sponsors. Relations between China and Israel have expanded rapidly since the early 2000s in numerous areas, including diplomacy, trade, investment, construction, educational partnerships, scientific cooperation, and tourism. The dialogue will be in an inter-agency format, with annual meetings held alternately in the two countries, the first of which is scheduled to take place in Israel this fall. now's the time to act. An official at the Israel Export Institute told Reuters that new data showed semiconductor exports to China jumped 80 percent last year to $2.6 billion. It was set up in 2020 after pressure from America, which was concerned that China could be getting Israeli weapons technology. The company was active until 1992, when official diplomatic relationships were announced between Israel and China. [132], After the May 31, 2010 Gaza flotilla raid the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu condemned Israel. Instead of limits and threats by one side and tiptoeing by the other, Israel and the United States agreed to elevate their partnership, adapting it to challenges of the 21stcentury and the era of Great Power competition, with technology at its core. 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According to Wray, in 2020, the FBI opened a China-related counterintelligence case every ten hours on average. 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[118] On February 11, 2017, the Chinese electronics giant Midea Group as part of their industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing campaign acquired control of Petah Tikva-based company Servotronix, an automation solutions developer at the cost of US$170 million. [59], As part of the 2010 World Expo, the Shanghai Municipal Government began to allow the city's Jewish community to use the historic Ohel Rachel Synagogue for regular Shabbat services. The Israeli consul Jackie Eldan noted that the gesture was a "special effort", as the synagogue is now located within the compound for the city's education ministry, and that it was "truly highly appreciated by Israel. By JIM MANN. Herepeatedthis message at a summit with leaders from the Gulf and Arab countries on July 16. 1111 19th Street NW - Suite 500 A major U.S. concern is that China's quest for foreign technology targets Israel as a potential source. Israel-China medical fund to raise $300m for joint drug development ventures [11] Convergence of interests has made them natural partners. [114] On September 2 2015, Fosun International made another investment in Israel where it agreed to purchase the Ahava cosmetics firm for NIS 300 million (US$77 million). As a result, Sino-Israeli relations have cooled. Chinese and Israeli interests in the Middle East are incompatible. China Steals Israeli Technology. [68], Events in Tiananmen offered an additional incentive for military relationship, funded in Israel's reputation as a reliable arms supplier. China has also been investing extensively in Israeli technology and businesses. China and Israel subsequently started exchanging visits of delegations of academics, experts, businessmen and industrialists. The statement and the partnership are not aimed against any third party, but respond to both Israels development needs, expanding its joint innovation base with the United States, and to US national security concerns pertaining to technological competition with China and to Israels related role. First, the United States and Israel should establish a high-level working group to coordinate U.S. and Israeli policy on technology and China. Expertise in fitting western equipment in Soviet made hardware helped in modernization of Chinese army and air force, this way Chinese defense modernization complemented Israel's need of cash to fund its domestic made high-tech weapons programs. In January 2011, the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics stated that Israeli exports to China had grown by an annual 95 percent in 2010 to $2 billion. [106] The group SIGNAL has established an exchange network of Chinese and Israeli scholars and academics to help them collaborate with each other on various academic projects. Sergio Restelli is an Italian political advisor, author and geopolitical expert. There are three other major . GAO YANPING", "Jewish History in China Boosting Sino-Israeli Relations", "How Israel Used Weapons and Technology to Become an Ally of China", "Will the Middle Kingdom Join the Middle East Peace Quartet? MarInt, Windward's satellite maritime analytics system, is widely used by many security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies across the world. [121][102], Israel's increasing defense cooperation with China has caused concern in Western nations, particularly the United States, which is the largest foreign supplier of military equipment to Israel. Early in 2022, the Israeli government informed the US administration that going forth, it will clear all major business deals with China first with Washington. [23], Zev Sufott, who had served in the liaison office of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Beijing beginning in 1991, was appointed as Israel's first Ambassador to China upon the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992. Israel then sought to benefit from the situation and became China's backdoor to western technology. Bilateral military relations have evolved from an initial Chinese policy of secret non-official ties to a close strategic partnership with the modern and militarily powerful Israel. The hub is now home to around 100 companies and institutes from China and Israel in industries like smart manufacturing and healthcare. [64], China and Israel have developed close strategic military links with each other. "For the United States, China is a threata three-pronged threat that's strategic . Brig. [80][112] In 2013, China and Israel began to boost the economic relations with respect to agriculture. "China, Israel embraces golden age for innovation cooperation," Xinhua News, (January 6, 2016). Assaf Orion Shira Efron. China and Israel's cooperation in technological innovation is highly complementary, said Zhao Dongliang, director of the Changzhou Israel Innovation Park, the first experimental zone for innovation cooperation established by the two governments. IVC estimates 138 have a presence in China. "The Evolution of Sino-Israeli Relations". The primary concern regarding investment relates to Chinese ownership of companies that might possess sensitive technology or data; concerns over construction are focused on the use of infrastructure projects to further Chinese foreign policy goals. A subsequent sting operation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ultimately lured Xu to in Belgium in 2018, where he was arrested and then deported. China is making its move from an commodity manufacturer economy to a high-tech one - and Israel is playing a key part. [101] On June 22, 2015, The Israeli conglomerate Delek Group agreed to sell a 52 percent controlling stake of its company to the Chinese civilian-run conglomerate Fosun International. [92] Major Chinese firms such as Fosun, ChemChina, Brightfood, Horizons Ventures and China Everbright have invested significant amounts of financial capital and resources across numerous Israeli industries. Dec. 28, 1994 12 AM PT. [86][87][83][88] China has sought Israel's technology to increase its international economic competitiveness and risk management. As of 2018, the United States still significantly leads China in terms of high-tech capitalinvestment, with the United States accounting for 35 percent and China for 3 percent of investments. [98][99] Israel has recognized China's potential as a strategic economic partner partially due to China's reputation as a fast growing economy that is projected to the largest economy in the world, making it a colossal opportunity for Israeli companies to do business in the Chinese market and create an array of business interests. Please use the following structure: example@domain.com, Send me The Times of Israel Daily Edition. C.V. Starr & Co. In addition, U.S. companies have established 344 R&D centers in the country, Chinese companies only 9. It is suspected and expected that a some of Irans nuclear technology originates in China, directly or through Pakistan. [21] Until the 1980s, China refused to grant visas to Israelis unless they held dual citizenship and carried a passport of a country other than Israel. 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