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Israel closes Chengdu consulate amid strained China ties

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The Israeli consulate in Chengdu has officially closed, marking a symbolic shift in China-Israel relations. While an analyst suggests bilateral ties were already strained, the outgoing consul general expressed sadness at the closure. Israel maintains other diplomatic presences in China, including consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong, as well as its embassy in Beijing. AI

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Israel closes Chengdu consulate amid strained China ties

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fan Chen ·

    Where do China-Israel ties stand after closure of consulate in Chengdu?

    In a sign of fraying ties amid the Middle East conflict, Israel’s consulate general in Chengdu has closed, with its consul general leaving his post, two years after a controversy stoked backlash among Chinese web users. Nevertheless, an analyst has downplayed the impact of the ne…

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