(Daily Point) — In an extraordinary development, major Chinese tech giants, including Baidu and Alibaba, have quietly expunged Israel from their online maps, causing a global stir as concerns mount over Tel Aviv’s actions in Gaza, including allegations of ‘war crimes.’
According to a report published in the Wall Street Journal on Monday, the name “Israel” is conspicuously absent from digital maps maintained by these influential Chinese corporations. While the demarcation between Israel and the Palestinian territories remains visible, the actual nation’s name has been noticeably excluded.
This omission has ignited a fervent debate in the online sphere, with many questioning China’s motivations behind this decision. Even relatively small countries like Luxembourg are found on Alibaba’s maps, leaving experts to ponder the deliberate absence of Israel.
Israel’s ongoing involvement in the Gaza Strip has triggered substantial international apprehension, leading to widespread calls for ceasefires and diplomatic solutions. The conspicuous removal of Israel from these digital maps may intensify discussions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, prompting inquiries into how global powers interpret the situation.
While China has not officially commented on this alteration, the act of removing Israel from their online maps signifies a significant departure from the norm in the field of digital cartography.
