On June 8, 2021, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Isaac Herzog on his election of Israeli President.

Xi Jinping pointed out in his message that recent years see close exchanges at all levels and steady progress of pragmatic cooperation between China and Israel. I attach great importance to the development of China-Israel relationship and stand ready to work with you to consolidate our mutual trust, deepen our mutually beneficial cooperation in all aspects, and push our innovative comprehensive partnership to a new high to benefit the people of both countries.