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

<p>Did you know:</p> 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.  <p>This episode isn’t a commentary on current events. Instead, it’s a conversation with 91-year-old professor Meron Medzi...