The Port of Ashdod, pictured above in 2012, will soon have a new private port constructed by state-owned China Harbour Engineering. Credit: Amos Meron, Creative Commons
Israel is both a participant in China’s Belt and Road Initiative and a recipient of high-tech investment from China, according to a RAND report.
Most countries are only one or the other: Typically, low- to middle-income countries are part of the BRI and higher-income countries receive high-tech investment. But Israel’s reputation as a startup powerhouse and its strategic position in the Middle East make both kinds of investment attractive to China.
This week we explore China’s developing relationship with Israel through the lens of infrastructure and technology investments.
China Has Invested Billions in Israel
FDI refers to companies acquiring entities or establishing operations in a foreign country — in this case, companies from a particular country investing in Israel.*Other Europe refers European countries not featured in the chart.
Data: Israel’s National Bureau of Statistics
The United States, historically one of Israel’s biggest backers, still t
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