Seedless Watermelons and a Secret War in the Desert: the Taiwan–Saudi Arabia Story – S5-E19

Taiwanese pilots flew combat jets in Saudi uniforms over Arabian
skies? Yes. This week, learn about what may seem like an unusual
friendship: the close ties between Taiwan and Saudi Arabia.
Bonded by oil, anti-Communism, technical exchanges, interest-free
loans, and even seedless watermelons, Saudi Arabia was the only
nation in the Middle East to vote “NO” on letting Red China into
the UN, and they only swapped from Taipei to Beijing in 1990.
This week’s episode is an oasis for those thirsting to learn more
about the ROC and 沙特阿拉伯 (Shātè Ā lā bó).





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