Israel’s Foreign Ministry announced the reopening of...
Israel’s Foreign Ministry announced the reopening of its Hong Kong consulate after a 10-year closure amid persistent reports of growing arms sales by Israel to the Far East. A ministry spokesman said a diplomat will reopen the mission in the coming months to boost trade. He would not comment on the question of arms sales. There have been reports in recent months that Israel has sold China millions of dollars worth of military equipment. Since 1975, when the consulate was closed in an economy move, Israeli affairs in Hong Kong have been handled by an honorary consul.
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