China will continue to promote relations with Israel, says Xi Jinping

China will use the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Israel in 2022 to promote the sustained, healthy and stable development of its innovative comprehensive partnership, said Chinese President Xi Jinping. In a telephone conversation with his Israeli counterpart, Isaac Herzog, Xi said that China places great importance on its relations with Israel and is ready to work with the Israeli side to bring more benefits to its people. Noting that the Chinese nation and the Jewish nation have a centuries-old history and civilization, the Chinese premier added that the two sides have long-lasting…