The relationship between Israel and Asia, which has evolved from strong historical ties symbolized by the Silk Road, today encompasses strategic partnerships in technology – what we call the Innovation Highway.

Israel and China are perfect partners in this new era of globalization. They share strong and complementary competitive advantages, with Israel contributing technology and innovation and China providing robust financial and manufacturing capability.

Landmark business transactions and other economic factors have given Israel a prominent position on the Asian investor road map. This book analyzes the strategic relationships - supported by deep historical, cultural and spiritual links - between Israel, China, and other Asian countries, bringing together Israel’s expertise in innovation and Asia’s global position as a center of business. These are highlighted and explained, together with the bilateral activity of Asian companies in Israel and Israeli companies in Asia.

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“An enlightening journey into the heart of the Israel-China relationship.”

Song Yuanfang, Professor of Economics, Deputy Dean of Graduate School, People’s University of China

“This book documents the history of gains from trade opportunities between Israel and Asian economies starting in the first millennium, which again have intensified with the innovation-seeking of today’s global free markets. Friedfeld and Metoudi offer a compelling demonstration of how free trade of goods and ideas enhances economic development.”

Zvi Eckstein, Dean, Arison School of Business and Tiomkin School of Economics, IDC Herzliya; Former Deputy Governor, Bank of Israel

“Asia as whole and China in particular will play an important role in Israel’s future economic development. This book makes positive contributions for those who are eager to develop and enhance Israel–China relations. Learning and knowing the past is essential for building the future! I congratulate the authors on adding a new perspective to understanding the complexity of relations between Israel and Asia in general and Israel and China in particular.”

Dan Catarivas, First Economic Counselor, Israeli Embassy Beijing; Director, Manufacturers’ Association of Israel

“Lost amid the headlines, China and Israel have established remarkably close economic ties in recent years. This book provides a detailed summary and analysis of the extent and nature of that relationship. An indispensable reference.”

Mike Chinoy, Senior Fellow, USC U.S.–China Institute, former CNN Beijing Bureau Chief and Senior Asia Correspondent

“A neat and tidy overview, especially for those of us who are novices in the complexities of Israeli–Asian economic relations.”

Jacques Berlinerblau, Professor and Director of the Program for Jewish Civilization at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University

“This remarkable book gives an overview of the historical connection, dating back over 3,000 years, between Israel, the Jewish people and the Asian continent. Undoubtedly, it will reinforce all the cultural, economic and scientific relationships in our present and our future.”

Dr David Harari, Israel Prize Laureate, “Founding Father” of the Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle industry, former General Manager of Israel Aerospace Industries in Europe

“For anyone interested in the economic success story which is Israel today, this is a must-read book. It reveals the little known but fascinating historical role of Jews in Asia, and moves on to an in-depth look at Israel’s current and growing involvement in the expanding economies of Asia. I highly recommend it.”

Barry Topf, former member of Bank of Israel Monetary Policy Committee and Senior Advisor to former Governor Stanley Fischer, Consultant for International Monetary Fund

“Israel is a singularity in the tech world. The sheer number of startups, patents and research achievements is stunning – as a consequence, most leading US tech companies have established successful R&D centers in Israel. With the incredible rise of Asia’s economy, now is clearly the time for Asian and Chinese businesses to join forces with the Israeli tech ecosystem to achieve greater innovation and business impact. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in considering this opportunity.”

Yoelle Maarek, PhD, VP Research, Yahoo Labs, ACM Fellow, Member of the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Board of Governors

“Anyone looking to understand the burgeoning links between Israel and China should start with this book. Metoudi and Friedfeld offer a convincing explanation of why this relationship has a solid future.”

Richard Schwartz, Director, East3rd Ltd, veteran journalist and commentator on global financial market infrastructure

“Two historic societies, cultures and economies in so many ways diametrically opposed and in so many ways inextricably linked. It is exactly these anomalies and commonalities that fuel the great opportunities provided by these two economic and industrial systems. The book is an indispensable tool in understanding the great opportunities that have and will continue to grow out of this special relationship.”

Mitchell Silk, Partner and Head of U.S.–China group, Allen & Overy; lecturer at Beijing University, Shenzhen University, Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade