The Chinese nationals being evacuated from Israel are mostly workers and corporate employees, with the over 200 Chinese students in the country given priority in evacuation, said Chinese Ambassador to Israel Xiao Junzheng on Friday. In a video link interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), Xiao talked about the situation in Tel Aviv, capital of Israel, and the efforts to evacuate Chinese nationals from Israel. The embassy has urged Chinese firms to pull out non-essential staff, while Israeli project owners have been asked to provide secure shelters for those still on the ground, Xiao said. The Chinese embassy to Israel has also arranged emergency support and evacuation for Chinese students in Israel. In the exclusive interview, Xiao also expressed hope that once the conflict subsides, China and Israel can swiftly resume exchanges and cooperation across multiple sectors. Shotlist: Tel Aviv, Israel - June 17, 2025: 1. Various of damaged buildings, national flag of Israel; Tel Aviv, Israel - June 20, 2025 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xiao Junzheng, Chinese Ambassador to Israel: "The majority of the Chinese nationals here are from Chinese-funded enterprises and labor service companies that have project cooperation with the local side. We have been guiding them to reduce non-essential personnel as much as possible and organize the evacuation as soon as possible."; Cairo, Egypt - June 20, 2025 3. Bus carrying Chinese citizens evacuated from Israel arriving at hotel; 4. Evacuees getting off bus; Tel Aviv, Israel - June 20, 2025 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xiao Junzheng, Chinese Ambassador to Israel (ending with shot 6): "The 260 plus Chinese students studying in Israel are the key group in this evacuation. The missile attacks on the Weizmann Institute of Science created a nervous and anxious atmosphere among the Chinese students, and we visited them soon after the attack to offer our help."; Cairo, Egypt - June 20, 2025 6. Various of evacuees, Chinese students in front of hotel; Taba, Egypt - June 19, 2025 7. Various of evacuees on bus; 8. Evacuee holding Chinese national flag; Tel Aviv, Israel - June 20, 2025 9. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xiao Junzheng, Chinese Ambassador to Israel: "Undoubtedly, the war will impact normal bilateral exchanges. Although China and Israel established diplomatic relations just 33 years ago, our historical ties date back over a millennium. Today, Israel stands as one of China's key partners in West Asia and North Africa. The two nations share an innovative comprehensive partnership, jointly oversee the China-Israel Joint Committee on Innovation Cooperation, and maintain collaborative mechanisms across various sectors. We are confident that once the conflict ends, exchanges and cooperation in all fields will swiftly resume."; Tel Aviv, Israel - June 19, 2025 10. Footage captured by local resident showing Iranian attacks, missile explosions in sky above residential area, raid sirens wailing; Tel Aviv, Israel - June 17, 2025 11. Various of damaged buildings. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]