Israeli Diplomat in China

Peleg Lewi is an Israeli diplomat in China since 2019. He is the Consul General of Israel in Guangzhou, leading Israel's mission to south China. In this conversation we discuss the bilateral relations between the two nations with an emphasis on economics, Chinese tourists in Israel, Israelis in Chinas, and more.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Investing in Israel
2:46 Israeli Companies in China
8:15 Chinese tourists in Israel
10:50 Chinese love Jews
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[@DeBeard]

Nice vlog, interesting topic.

[@ZivGlikman]

China is an important economic partner for Israel. Do you know what’s Israel’s largest export to the world?

[@HafiZzZzZz]

Diamonds

[@ZivGlikman]

@@HafiZzZzZz There are surely many Jews in the diamond industry, although I think most of it doesn't come from Israel.

[@sonofyoutube6248]

propaganda! that is israel largest export to the world! 🤞

[@ZivGlikman]

@@sonofyoutube6248 Hahaha. You've got an interesting point here.

[@willengel2458]

fun fact: Japan actually offered to settle Jews in Harbin, China. they had quite a pair to offer something that doesn't belong to them. whoever that maybe turned down the offer.

[@xiaoq8329]

Haha, they are now having NO place even for their own little folks.

[@DeBeard]

You're a big fan of chillout lounge i seems.

[@ZivGlikman]

Yes! I like interviewing and talking to interesting people :)

[@cpc9563]

Ziv, with regards to the "positive racism", I think there are three facets. Firstly, we Chinese respect the sheer brain power of Jewish people. In fact, this interview even confirms this - Chinese VCs are investing in Israeli ideas. Second, the similarities. Both our histories are long and have remained intact (for the most part). Contrast this to, for example, the Egyptians and Greeks. Today's Greeks and Egyptians have very little in common with their ancestors. Thirdly, the (perceived) obsession with money. It's viewed a bit negatively in the West, but it's right at home in China (which is ironically run by the CPC 😄). Personally, I would add a fourth. The sheer toughness of the Jewish people. I used to work with a guy from Haifa. I once asked him how his family ended up in Israel. He told me his father was originally from Poland. Survived Auschwitz, walked to Israel after the war, then joined what would be the Mossad in the fight for independence. That's one tough dude! Total respect!

[@ZivGlikman]

I agree with every word you write. I always felt Jews and Chinese have a lot in common. Thanks for watching and for your comment!