Israeli streets flooded with national flags made in China

The streets in Israel were filled with jubilant citizens yesterday celebrating the country's 60th Independence Day and waving national flags - made in China.

The city's budget-conscious authorities and regional councils imported 95 percent of their blue-and-white Star of David flags from Chinese suppliers, according to the Israeli Manufacturers Association.

Only 5 percent of the flags were made by local manufacturers, an Israeli newspaper reported recently.