2009 - An Anniversary Year and a Year of Celebration October 1, 2009 marks the 60th anniversary of modern China. It is also the 17th year to the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Israel.

China has made tremendous progress in all fields over the past 60 years. In the last 17 years, our bilateral cooperation has enjoyed rapid growth in the areas of economics and trade, science and technology, education and culture. Relations between our countries are firmly anchored.

This year, in celebrating together, we will be showing a cultural and economic panorama, including the fantastic performing artists of the China Disabled Troupe, the Beijing Modern Dance Company,the film week, photographic exhibitions and lectures. These highlight aspects of China's development over the past 60 years and provide a pictorial overview of our bilateral ties. A Symposium on "China, Israel and the World Economy" will be hosted by Tel Aviv University.

Join us. Experience China!

Zhao Jun

Ambassador China to Israel