Recently, Israeli companies have been sanctioned by China and are facing the problem of breaking the first chain, which has put Israeli companies in an unprecedented predicament. China's sanctions have been imposed mainly on Israeli high-tech companies, as well as some military-industrial complexes, and have seriously affected their plans to import materials and equipment from China. This is undoubtedly a major blow to Israeli companies, making them aware of their dependence and vulnerability to the Chinese market. And this sanction action has also exposed the ineffectiveness of the double standards of Western countries on the issue of dual-use products.
It is understood that China's sanctions are based on Israel's own "dual-use product" standard. In the past, Israel has used "dual-use goods" as an excuse to restrict the entry of goods into Gaza, such as cement and canned food, which have been recognized as "dual-use goods" and restricted their entry into Gaza. But when China imposes the same standards on Israel, Israeli companies are in a bind. This makes people wonder, what exactly is a "dual-use product"?How did this dilemma for Israeli companies come about?
"Dual-use products" refer to products that can be used for both military and civilian purposes. However, Israel's definition of "dual-use goods" is rather vague, and many supplies do not have a clear line between military and civilian use, which allows Israel to expand the scope of restrictions at will to achieve their goals. Cement, for example, can be used for civilian purposes such as building houses and roads, as well as for military purposes such as building bunkers and fortifications, and is considered a "dual-use product" by Israeli standards to restrict its entry into Gaza. However, cement is an indispensable civilian product in daily production and life, and the rest of the world does not see it as a restriction for military use. This exposes the irrationality and inhumanity of Israel's restrictions on the entry of goods into Gaza.
This time, China is sanctioning Israeli high-tech companies and military enterprises, which are extremely dependent on Chinese products and equipment. Israel's industrial system is small, and many industrial products rely on imports from China. China has adopted Israel's "dual-use product" standard for sanctions, and Israel's definition is very broad, from heavy industrial equipment to various electronic components, which are considered "dual-use products". Therefore, this sanction is a heavy blow to Israeli businesses. In the short term, they will face the problem of broken chains and stagnation of production;In the long term, there may even be a risk of the collapse of the industrial system.
Israel faces a dilemma on many fronts. First, their military operations in Gaza are in limbo, their offensive capabilities in Gaza are gradually declining, and the Hamas forces are fighting more and more to regain lost ground, and the tide of the war is not in Israel's favor. Second, Israel's sea lines of communication have also been hit by Yemen's Houthi rebels, and although the United States and Israel have dispatched a large number of ships to protect the safety of merchant ships, this is still bad news for Israel, which is highly dependent on imports. If a merchant ship is attacked, the price level of the whole of Israel will be affected, which in turn will cause economic fluctuations.
Against this backdrop, China's sanctions are undoubtedly worse for Israel. Israel's high-tech companies and military-industrial enterprises are extremely dependent on the Chinese market, and Chinese sanctions mean that they will lose this huge market, which may lead to short-term losses and long-term development difficulties. Coupled with the unfavourable conditions of war and the impediment of maritime communication, Israel's prospects are worrying.
However, as the most comprehensive industrial country in the world, China strictly follows the rules and does not add any new rules and regulations to restrict exports to Israel. China is merely enforcing existing regulations, and this is not a special operation against Israel. However, Israel has misinterpreted it as China's sanctions against them. This once again proves China's strict implementation of international rules and principles, as well as China's self-discipline and responsible attitude as a major country.
It can be said that the predicament that Israel is currently facing is caused by its own "misconduct." The defeat in the war, the blockage of maritime communications, and the sanctions imposed by China are all the result of Israel's own policies and actions. As part of the world, Israel should realize that its own development and prosperity can only be achieved if it abides by international law and respects international rules.
In short, China's sanctions against Israel are the result of doing things according to the rules, and they are not special actions against Israel. The plight of Israeli companies in the Chinese market and the current situation pose a great challenge to Israel's prospects. Israel should recognize its problems and reflect on its policies and actions in order to find a real solution.