Chronicles of Leaving Israel: The Real Experience of a Chinese Female Journalist

Author: Cao Xin
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: In Israel, there is a mysterious force that creates a special atmosphere, it has a strong infectious power, it makes me feel my soul is elevated, makes me feel fulfilled and satisfied with life, and thus fills me with interest in the history, religion, and culture of this country. — Author
The author arrived in Israel with a dependent visa and lived there persistently for 6 years because of her love for the country. She worked as a tour guide, taught people to cook Chinese cuisine, developed Chinese phone cards, and co-founded a local Chinese newspaper. It was an ordinary experience of going abroad, but it sparked a huge controversy when an article she published in the newspaper caused a stir. The author was arrested, spent 78 days in detention, her legal status was revoked, and she was ultimately deported from Israel. The case even drew the attention of high-ranking Israeli officials, and the author became a celebrity in Israel. Western media debated the boundaries of press freedom and human rights over this issue; through the author, I see a common Chinese woman facing adversity, demonstrating strength and tolerance.