Beijing pans reports of spying devices in cups sent to officials, accuses media outlets of trying ‘to drive a wedge' between the two countries

Routine security check finds suspicious component in thermal mug sent to Israeli science and transportation ministries

Experts say China's state-run outlets draw attention to the 20,000 Jews who took refuge in Shanghai during WWII to deflect criticism of the regime's treatment of minority Uighurs

Minister Yoaz Hendel says 'inconceivable' for 'anti-Zionist' Meretz MK to represent Israel abroad; Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi says she wouldn't be questioned 'if I was a Jewish woman'

'It is a great privilege to be the first Arab woman to serve in such a senior diplomatic role,' says Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi; move seen as also shoring up coalition stability

$10.7 billion in goods arrived last year, compared to $8.7 billion from US; Chinese supplies increase by nearly 40% over 2020

Fifth meeting of senior governmental forum led by Foreign Minister Lapid; three-year plan signed during virtual talks with Beijing's vice president

Woman reportedly cleared to fly back to Israel after two-week isolation following efforts by Foreign Ministry and airline, as Beijing aims to zero cases ahead of Olympics

Jerusalem officials said to weigh adjusting relationship with Beijing to please the Americans

El Al employee tested negative twice before takeoff from Israel but then positive in Guangzhou on Thursday; Foreign Ministry aims to have her returned as early as Monday