BEIJING - A senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Friday said the party will enhance communication and cooperation with Israel's political parties and promote China-Israel relations.

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Liu Yunshan, head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting Yuli-Yoel Edelstein, minister of public affairs and the diaspora, who is leading a Likud party delegation in China.

Liu hailed the smooth development of the relations between the two countries and the two parties.

He also briefed the delegates on China's social and economic development.

Edelstein said Israel and China shared a good relationship and the Israeli people appreciated the help Chinese people gave during World War II.

The Likud minister said he hoped the two sides would further deepen the party-to-party relationship, strengthen bilateral cooperation and promote the development of Israel-China ties.