Recently, as the Middle East remains in turmoil, a report of Chinese capital withdrawing from Israel’s business sector has triggered far-reaching political reactions. When the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) unilaterally froze investments in Israel citing “war risks,” the move—expected to cause panic—was unexpectedly met with applause from senior Israeli advisors.
This not only exposed the political calculations behind the CCP’s Belt and Road Initiative but also made Israel recognize who its true friends are: “The CCP is not an ally; Taiwan is.”
Chinese capital betrayal: ‘Kicking Israel while it’s down’ in times of war
According to Israeli media, several shareholders of the northern Israeli kibbutz company Hanita Lenses recently filed a lawsuit in the Tel Aviv District Court, accusing the CCP-backed investment fund Barre Visual of serious breach of contract.
The fund had originally agreed to acquire the remaining shares of Hanita Lenses, but at a critical moment refused to fulfill the agreement, forcing the Israeli side to claim damages of roughly $11 million. Shockingly, the Chinese company boldly argued in court documents that since Israel’s conflict with Hamas in 2023, the CCP has classified Israel as a “high-risk region” and banned new investments. The company went so far as to claim that continuing to hold the shares had “no practical meaning.”
This move further confirms the nature of CCP capital: it is never purely commercial but serves the political will of the CCP. At a time when Israel faces terrorism threats and national danger, the CCP not only refuses to condemn Hamas diplomatically but also undermines Israel economically, using divestment as pressure or to draw a line.
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A sharp rebuke from Naftali: ‘We don’t need communist investment’
In response to CCP economic coercion, Israel demonstrated strong national resilience and moral clarity. On Feb. 9, Hananya Naftali, senior social media advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and a well-known opinion leader, posted on X with a direct and striking response.
Naftali expressed no regret, instead calling it “good news.” He stated unequivocally: “We don’t need communist investment.”
In this short sentence lies a growing consensus in the free world. CCP funds often come with technology theft, political infiltration, and threats to sovereignty. Naftali emphasized that Israel, as a global leader in technology, healthcare, and security, derives its core competitiveness from innovation and a free system—its own gold-standard brand.
He confidently noted that by removing politically toxic CCP capital, Israel would attract more investment from like-minded democratic nations. This demonstrates Israel’s determination to break free from reliance on the “red supply chain” and embrace international cooperation grounded in shared values.
The test of values: Taiwan is the true ally
In Naftali’s post, the most striking line is his conclusion: “The CCP is not an ally; Taiwan is.” This is not mere emotional venting but a rational judgment based on geopolitics and shared values.
The CCP: Long aligned with Iran, Hamas, and other forces undermining Middle East peace at the UN and other international forums, its anti-American and anti-Western ideology ensures it can never be a true friend of Israel.
Following Hamas’ attacks on Oct. 7 last year, Taiwan’s government and people immediately condemned terrorism and provided both humanitarian aid and moral support.
Israel and Taiwan—one in the Middle East, the other in East Asia—are small democracies surrounded by powerful adversaries, excelling in technology and defense. Naftali’s statement signals a forming “free alliance” in the international community, where shared democratic values are more important than pure economic gain.
Every cloud has a silver lining
While the CCP’s freeze on investment may seem like a blow to Israel’s economy, it effectively helps Israel “detox.” It allows Israel to fully see the CCP’s opportunistic and untrustworthy nature, accelerating Israel’s closer ties with Taiwan and the Western free world.
As Naftali noted: a strong Israel does not need communist largesse. When red capital retreats, it is the best opportunity for allies in the free world to work together and create shared prosperity.
(The article represents the author’s personal views and opinions and does not necessarily reflect the view of Vision Times.)
