Frustration Grows Among Chinese Nationals in Israel Over China’s Lack of Evacuation Efforts

Smoke rises from buildings, viewed from the Israeli side of the border, as the Israeli military conducts a bombardment in northern Gaza on Oct. 15, 2023. Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, Chinese nationals residing in Israel have not received evacuation notices from the Chinese Embassy, leading many to rely on the Israeli government for their safety rather than on Beijing. This information was shared by a Chinese citizen working in Israel during a recent interview with The Epoch Times.

Liu Wei, who chose to use a pseudonym out of concern for potential repercussions, has made Beersheba, the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel, his home for six years. Mr. Liu told the publication on Oct. 18 that many Chinese in Israel will lose faith in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) due to its lack of assistance to its people.

No Evacuation Plan

“I have never received any communication from the Chinese Embassy. As far as I know, none of the Chinese residents here have received evacuation notices from the embassy. There has been no information provided regarding evacuation procedures,” he explained, adding that he had only heard about a local Chinese company that recently chartered a plane to return to China.