ARTICLE: 'Israeli Miracle' is developing strong ties with Communist China, By Adi Schwartz, Haaretz, August 09, 2008

It will be interesting to see how this influences Beijing's take on Israel-v-Palestine, a subject where China's voice is largely missing.

I don't necessarily see a big strategic thought process on the part of Beijing here, but more just the okay for Chinese businesses to go after a good market. The question will be accretive: over time, how does this connectivity involve China more in the Middle East peace process?

(Thanks: Kenneth Nalaboff)