Archive · 28 Jan 2026
China Denies Banning Israeli Tourists
Some people on the internet said China stopped Israeli tourists from visiting.
But the Chinese Embassy said this is not true.
They said more Israelis are actually applying for visas to go to China.
In 2025, 44% more Israelis applied for Chinese visas compared to the year before.
This happened while there were some fights happening in the Middle East.
China said they didn't do anything to stop Israel, even though they didn't like some things Israel did.
The Embassy wants everyone to know that China is a good place for Israelis to visit and do business.
Chinese Embassy in Israel denied claims of banning Israeli tourists, calling them 'completely false'.
China has eased visa rules, with Israeli visa applications rising 44% in 2025.
Social media claims of a ban lacked concrete evidence.
Allegations circulated amid ongoing Middle East tensions following the Israel-Gaza war.
China condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and Iran but did not impose sanctions or cancel projects.
- Who
- Chinese Embassy in Israel, Israeli tourists
- What
- Denial of ban on Israeli tourists, increase in visa applications
- When
- January 28, 2026
- Where
- Beijing, China
- Why
- To clarify false claims and highlight visa facilitation measures
- Claim
- China banned Israeli tourists
- China's Response
- Completely false, visa applications rose 44% in 2025
- Visa Applications Increase
- 44% year-on-year rise in 2025
- Context
- Amid Middle East tensions
- China's Stance on Israel-Gaza War
- Condemned as violation of international law
- China's Actions Against Israel
- No sanctions or project cancellations