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This article addresses Chinese projects in Sri Lanka, some of which are within the Belt and Road Initiative, in order to draw insights to be applied to the Israeli sphere. Moreover, the article will try to answer whether, and to what extent, the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative “belongs to the world,” as is written on its official website,or whether this is an expression of the Chinese drive for influence that may lead to a new Chinese world order.1 The article presents the Belt and Road Initiative alongside arguments against it. It then outlines Chinese-Sri Lankan relations and lists four Chinese projects on the island. The article then examines Israel-China relations in view of Chinese involvement in strategic projects in Israel and focuses on the Bay Port project in Haifa. In conclusion, the article presents insights for Israel as a direct result of the Belt and Road Initiative, while examining the likelihood of diplomatic damage, security risks, and the effect on Israeli politicians as a result of this initiative.