China

China Accuses US of Being a 'Kibitzer'

China makes surprising use of Yiddish in criticizing US for meddling in its South China Sea territorial grabs.

Rivlin Tells Ambassadors 'Israel is Turning to the East'

Rivlin hosts 20 ambassadors to Asian nations, stresses 'connection with Asia more important than ever to Israel.'

ISIS Goes East: 300 Chinese Join Jihad Via Malaysia

Chinese vice-minister meets Malaysia minister to ask for cooperation confronting threat of returning Uyghur Muslim minority terrorists.

Israel Passes Japan Alliance Plan, Asian Coalition Takes Shape

Comprehensive plan involving many ministries to solidify Israeli ties with Japan, as PM unveils alliance policy with Japan-China-India.

35 Killed in Shanghai Stampede on New Year's Eve

35 people were killed and 43 injured during a stampede in Shanghai's Chenyi square, where thousands had gathered to usher in 2015.

China to Hold Free Trade Agreement Talks with Israel

Chinese officials say talks on important trade agreement to start next year, as Israel-China alliance continues to blossom.

China Sends its 'Panda Diplomacy' to Israel

China set to send giant pandas to Haifa Zoo in a meaningful gesture used by the Asian superpower to seal ties with allies.

Bennett Signs Chinese 'Water City' Agreement

Economy Minister in Shaoguan promotes Israeli business in Chinese market, says he misses Israel.

Bennett in China to Help Build 'City of Water'

Israeli companies hold a pilot for water technology in Chinese city, as Economics Minister urges Israelis to enter Chinese market.

Iran Using Chinese Bank to Transfer Money to its Elite Force

New intelligence report reveals Iran has been using a Chinese bank to transfer funds to companies linked with its elite Quds Force.

China to Double Investment in Iran

Iranian minister says China to raise infrastructure project funding from $25 billion to $52 billion despite western sanctions.

Thoughts on the New Jewish Museum in Warsaw

Hebrew Univ. Students Represents Israel on Chinese Game Show

Lechao Tang, a 24-year-old student at Hebrew University, returned home to China to participate in the TV show "Who's Still Standing."

Israel's Elbit Lands $85 Million Asian Defense Contract

Unnamed Asian country - likely China or South Korea - signs deal with Elbit to upgrade F-5 fighter jets as Israel's Asia ties deepen.

Hong Kong Demands Democracy on China's National Day

Protests that have been forcibly oppressed continue, as residents oppose Beijing decision to determine who can lead local government.

PA Asks China to Press Israel to Free Terrorists

PLO unity government PM meets Chinese envoy, calls for condemnation of rescue mission and pressure to free jailed terrorists.

Watch: Man Catches Baby Falling from Window

A man in south China saved a baby’s life by successfully catching him as he was falling from a second-story window.

Shifting Allies? Landmark Plan Approved Advancing China Ties

Ministerial Committee headed by PM passes comprehensive plan to boost China exports, strengthen cooperation in many fields.

Chinese Vice Premier Launches Academic Bridge in Jerusalem

Vice Premier helps unveil new Confucius Institute at Hebrew University, highlights deepening diplomatic and cultural ties.

China Urged to Allow Jews Access to Synagogue Services

Amid Jewish revival in China, US House Majority Leader to advocate for religious freedom during state visit.

A New 'Popular Revolution' In China?

Mob reportedly beats to death at least four police, after they kill a man with a hammer for photographing them abusing a woman.

Watch A Chinese Jew's Heartfelt Passover Song

Ram, the cantor of China's renewed ancient Jewish community of Kaifeng, sings of redemption.

Iran Behind 2013 Global Death Penalty Increase

Report finds execution up 15% last year due to Iran's heavy-handed killing, despite general trend against execution.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Fired Over Crimea Crisis

As concerns over other annexations snowball, Kiev chooses to oust military official.

Authorities Baffled at Malaysian Airplane Disappearance

No debris, fake passports, anxious relatives. Crisis deepens as investigation into disappeared flight leads nowhere.

Netanyahu Advances China Alliance in Davos

In meeting with Chinese FM at World Economic Forum, Netanyahu urges cooperation. China has held 5 joint committees in last month on Israel.

'Nuclear Bomb Necessary to Put Down Israel'

Iranian cleric and lawmaker reveals that Iran 'needs' a nuclear weapon to 'wipe Israel off the map'; also reveals US 'need' for Iran deal.

Chinese Helicopters to the Rescue of Iced-In Antarctic Ship

Passengers on a ship that has been stuck in Antarctic ice are being evacuated by Chinese helicopters, officials said Thursday.

Israel Seeks to Challenge US Limits on Defense Exports to China

Sources reveal PM's office, Foreign Ministry and defense industry exporters trying to loosen restrictions on defense exports to China.

'Operation Haifa' Set to Bring Mass Chinese Invasion

Chinese tourists set to flood Israeli port city, as some 200,000 workers and their families take advantage of low-cost vacation packages.

Report: US Furious at Israel Equipment Transfer to China

Top Israeli defense official allegedly resigns over transfer approval for military equipment move to China; US fears Chinese sale to Iran.

Liberman with 'New Ally', China's Foreign Minister

Strengthening bilateral ties, including increased airline service and business growth, discussed in Chinese minister's visit.

In Jerusalem, Israel and China Seek to Strengthen Ties

At meeting with PM Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Wang Yi expresses hopes for economic collaboration, political understanding.

Betrayal?

US Family Accuses Israeli Gov't of 'Sabotaging' Terror Lawsuit

Lawyers push US court to reject Israeli gov't pulling of key witness in Bank of China suit, seek justice for Daniel Wultz, killed 2006.

S. Korea to Expand Its Own 'Zone' During Biden's Visit

Responding to China's 'air zone,' S. Korea to expand its own 'zone' escalating standoff. US expert: 'chance of conflict highest ever.'

Biden Flies to Japan as China 'Zone' Standoff Heats Up

Japanese Defense Minister and British Naval Chief of Staff vow unity on escalating standoff with China.

US-Japan Wargames Amid China 'Zone' Standoff

Massive naval exercise in region of China's new 'air defense' zone, as Japanese, Chinese, US and S. Korean planes face off in airspace.

US Bombers Challenge China's 'Air-Defense Zone'

Two B-52 bombers fly through China's new 'air-defense zone'; area includes sensitive disputed island chain controlled by Japan.

Ariel: Chinese Workers Could Help Solve Housing Crisis

Housing Minister Uri Ariel said that Israel would once again admit large numbers of Chinese building workers - if China were willing.

China: 11 Killed in Police-Islamist Clashes

In another example of Islamist clashes with foreign police forces across the globe, Xinjiang assailants attempt to attack police station.

Israel Blocks Victim From Testifying in Bank of China Suit

In another blow to bereaved families, PM prevents key witness testimony in case claiming China assisted in suicide bombings.

Saudi Arabia, Russia and China Elected to UNHRC

Irony: Countries with questionable human rights records win seats on none other than the UN Human Rights Council.

Typhoon Reaches Vietnam; 13 Killed, 600K Displaced

Fatal typhoon Heiyan reaches Vietnam Monday, after killing up to 10K in Philippines; 13 dead, 600K displaced or missing.

Chinese Family Seeks Owner of Books Hidden During Holocaust

Former Jewish refugee in Shanghai left the books with Lin Daozhi 70 years ago. Now he wants to fulfil his vow to return them.

China: 'UN Report on Syria Not Impartial'

Despite a UN report indicating the Syrian regime was behind a deadly sarin gas attack China says it is not ready to accept the findings.

French and Chinese Foreign Ministers Hail Syria Deal

Both countries hail Syrian agreement to hand over chemical weapons stockpile as a "significant development."

China Ammonia Leak Kills 15 in Shanghai

A deadly chemical leak at a cold storage facility in Shanghai has killed 15 and injured 26, say Chinese official reports.

Serial Abusers Stand for UN 'Human Rights' Elections

"It is an insult to their victims - and a defeat for the global cause of human rights."

Bennett: The Chinese Don't Care About the 'Occupation'

Economy Minister says there are great business opportunities in China and the Chinese do not care about any political issues.

Bennett: Free Trade Deal With China on the Way

China is Israel's largest Asian trading partner. A free trade agreement between the two countries could increase that, officials said

US Employer Held 'Hostage' By Chinese Workers Freed After 6 Days

An American businessman who said he was held hostage by dozens of his Chinese employees was released Thursday after six days.

China Urges Peace Talks to Settle 'Palestinian Question'

China calls for a resumption of peace talks, saying global community needs to be aware of "urgency of settling the Palestinian question".

Netanyahu Concludes 'Very Successful' China Visit

PM attended festive dinner with senior Chinese economic leaders, government representatives.

Netanyahu Meets China Premier, Touts 'Glorious Past'

Israel PM Netanyahu met Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing, where two leaders signed of a series of trade and cultural deals.

China Discusses Four-Point Peace Plan with Abbas

Chinese president Xi Jinping discussed a four-point proposal for peace talks with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

PM: We'll Do What We Can to Increase Trade With China

On his state trip to China, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu pledged to find ways to increase bilateral trade with the country

PA Chairman Abbas Travels to China for State Visit

PA Chairman Mahmud Abbas arrived in Beijing on Sunday, with PM Netanyahu also set to meet Chinese leaders later this week.

China Willing to Set Up Meeting Between Netanyahu and Abbas

China says it is willing to set up a meeting between PM Binyamin Netanyahu and PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas during their visits to the country.

US Offers Direct Talks to North Korea

The US has dangled the option of direct talks before North Korea in exchange for Pyongyang dropping its nuclear ambitions.

John Kerry in Japan on North Korean Crisis

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived Sunday in Japan for talks to head off a nuclear crisis with North Korea, after meetings in China.