S4-E2 - Taiwan (the ROC) and Israel - Surprising Shared Histories

Did you know:


In 1920, ROC founder Sun Yat-sen wrote a letter in
support of Israel’s nationhood aspirations? And, the ROC
govt in Nanjing was the first Asian state to recognize the State
of Israel in 1948?

Israel was the first non-communist nation to recognize the
People's Republic of China?

However: Israel and the PRC only set
up official relations in 1992, and a year later opened
a trade office/de facto embassy in Taiwan. 

Taiwan sought Israel’s help with atomic-related
matters. 



This episode isn’t a commentary on current events.
Instead, it’s a conversation with 91-year-old professor Meron
Medzini from Jerusalem, who was awarded a medal
for contributions to bilateral ties and Taiwan studies.
This is an episode for hardcore history lovers, with loads of
fascinating stories and, “now we know” info from a man who
watched Israel, China (the PRC), and modern democratic Taiwan
grow and evolve from their inceptions.





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