The Chinese Embassy in Israel releases a statement on January 28, 2026, refuting online claims that China has banned Israeli tourists from entering the country. Photo: Chinese Embassy in Israel’s WeChat account

Regarding claims on social media that China has “officially banned all Israeli tourists from entering the country,” a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Israel said the claim is completely false.

On the contrary, China has continued to introduce visa facilitation measures, making it more convenient for Israeli citizens, as well as visitors from other countries, to travel to China for business, tourism, work, study and residence, the spokesperson said. “In 2025, the number of Israeli citizens applying for Chinese visas increased by 44 percent year on year. China is increasingly becoming an important destination for tourism and investment for Israeli citizens.”