Israel-China relations represent a marriage of two ancient peoples with strong cultural identities. Both countries have become leaders of modern global development. The two nations’ success stories are based on the principles of hard work and devotion to learning and education. These similarities serve as the foundation for the thriving cooperation between the two. In 2016，bilateral ties between China and Israel expanded at an unprecedented rate in a number of different areas. These include strengthened political and diplomatic dialogue，expanded trade and investment，increased cooperation in science and technology，and numerous business and government delegations visiting each other’s country. Academic cooperation and cultural exchanges between the two nations continue to expand and are key to developing mutual cultural understanding and strengthening the foundations for fruitful future relations.