17:27 - 6.02.2026

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February 6, Fineko/abc.az. Chinese investment fund Ballet Vision stated that the Chinese authorities have assigned the high-risk zone status to Israel and banned new investments in it.

ABC.AZ informs that this became known as part of a lawsuit filed by Kibbutz Hanita, demanding from the Fund to pay $11 million. The Fund referred to the ban imposed due to instability in the region.

The Fund, which owns a controlling stake in Israeli lens manufacturer Hanita Lenses, stated that the ban was forcing it to seek loans instead of new investments. There has been no official statement from the Chinese authorities yet.

The move, even without official confirmation, reflects Beijing's growing caution. Despite the $16 billion trade volume with Israel, China clearly puts reducing political risks above individual projects, especially in the face of regional escalation and pressure from the U.S.