The Startup Nation and the Land of the Dragon already have in excess of $10 billion in trade since the start of 2015, evidence that the countries are closer than ever.

What makes a self-made Chinese billionaire fall in love with Israel? Perhaps it's that like him, Israel started out without many resources, but became a high-tech powerhouse. Today, Li is the prime example of the Far-East's new-found interest in the holy land.