Direct Translation
The CCP angered Israel! The consequences are coming
Reporter : Sun Ruihou / Editor: Fang Xun / https://www.aboluowang.com/2026/0506/2380589.html
A report released in February 2026 by the Jewish Peoples Policy Institute of Israel (JPPI), titled "Anti-Semitism in China 2021-2025: Origins and Purposes," points out that anti-Semitic narratives within China have increased dramatically following the Gaza conflict in 2021 and 2023-2025.
The report systematically analyzes the manifestations and main causes of anti-Semitism in China, clarifying its essential boundaries with the official stance of the Chinese Communist Party. The research shows that anti-Semitic rhetoric on the Chinese internet is mainly concentrated in social media comment sections, manifesting as the inappropriate extension of harsh criticism of Israeli government policies to the Jewish people as a whole, and the use of the rhetoric of individual Jewish extremists to launch sweeping generalizations and personal attacks against the entire Jewish people.
The most concentrated arena for anti-Semitic rhetoric on the Chinese internet is the comment sections of the official Chinese social media accounts of the Israeli Embassy and Consulates in China. Since the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in October 2023, almost every Weibo and WeChat article published by the Israeli Embassy has been met with a large number of strongly worded comments.
An unprecedented wave of anti-Semitic media began with the Gaza War in 2021. The Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, and the subsequent Gaza War from 2023-2025 provided the impetus for this propaganda offensive. Chinese Communist Party media seized the opportunity to smear Israel and link Jews to "colonialism" and "genocide."
The report notes that a 2024 global poll by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) shows that approximately 470 million people (47%) in China hold high levels of anti-Semitic attitudes, a significant increase from 2014. Despite a very small Jewish population in China and virtually no street demonstrations or violence, the 111 million active social media users have facilitated the rapid spread of anti-Semitic content. Impact and Potential Risks: The JPPI warns that as the world's most populous and increasingly influential nation, China's anti-Semitic narrative could amplify anti-Semitism in the "Global South" and influence Western public opinion through platforms like TikTok. Simultaneously, this is eroding past positive interest in Jews and Israel among the Chinese public, damaging China's soft power image as a "civilized nation without anti-Semitic sentiment," and posing a challenge to Sino-Israeli relations. The report specifically points out that the 2022 Global Times' claim that the CCP would replace the "selfish" United States as the "generous" force in the Middle East, and Xi Jinping's remarks at the Arab Summit, further propelled this trend. Specific manifestations include: In media, universities, and social media platforms: Official and mainstream media outlets such as the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS) and the China Center for International Communication (CIIC) published content describing Israel's use of white phosphorus as "Nazi behavior" or claiming that the United States' survival depended on Israel.
Social media platforms (Weibo, WeChat, etc.): Bloggers like Kevin Rudd quoted Hitler's diaries and the Protocols of the Elders of Zion, accompanied by photos of "Jewish noses"; Su Lin called Hamas "too weak." A large amount of content translated from Al Jazeera and Qatari media was widely shared.
University campuses: University professors such as Yin Zhiguang compared Gaza to a "concentration camp," promoting "liberation from Palestine to Beijing." In some courses and lectures, anti-Semitic conspiracy theories (such as Jewish control of freedom of speech) became the mainstream narrative. Meanwhile, pro-Israel content was censored and removed.
The report also called for countermeasures. Jews worldwide should be mobilized to respond to the CCP's anti-Semitism, particularly within the media and university systems. Jews around the world are concerned about the rise of global anti-Semitism but are generally unaware of the CCP's role in it. Israel should make them aware of this.
Besides the United States, many countries crucial to China also have Jewish communities, such as BRICS founding members Brazil and South Africa, as well as European countries. Jewish communities in all these countries can amplify their voices through Chinese embassies abroad.
The Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Anti-Semitism should play a leading role and cooperate with relevant international and national Jewish organizations, particularly the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the American Jewish Committee (ACJ). In Israel, the Yadwashem Holocaust Memorial Museum could also participate.
Other countries, especially Western countries, should be encouraged to join Israel in condemning the CCP's anti-Semitism. The United States is already doing so. As this is part of a larger confrontation between the two superpowers, the US and China, the involvement of other countries, particularly European countries, could have a greater impact on China.
The report also recommends elevating anti-Semitism to a diplomatic issue; strengthening cultural and academic exchanges in non-political areas; appropriately deepening unofficial ties with Taiwan while adhering to the "One China Policy"; and establishing an expert group to formulate long-term response strategies.
