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South Korean Antisemitism: From Outlier to Below Global Average

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0300

In 2014, the Anti-Defamation League’s first-ever Global 100 survey delivered a startling finding: 53% of South Koreans harbored antisemitic attitudes — more than double the 26% global average and far exceeding regional neighbors like Japan (23%) and China (20%). South Korea’s score placed it closer to Iran (56%) than to the rest of East Asia. A decade later, the picture has shifted dramatically.

Taiwan Welcomes Israel's Recognition of Somaliland as Sovereign Nation

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0300

Taiwan has welcomed Israel’s decision to formally recognize Somaliland as a sovereign nation, standing apart from the wave of international criticism that followed the announcement.

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On December 27, 2025, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel would become the first country in the world to officially recognize Somaliland as an independent state. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has functioned as a de facto sovereign state for over three decades but had never received formal recognition from any nation.

Korean Supporter Stands for Israel in Freezing Weather

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0300

In a powerful display of solidarity, a Korean individual was filmed standing in support of Israel during severe winter conditions, with temperatures reaching -20°C. The video, which has circulated on social media, shows the supporter braving extreme cold to express support for the Jewish state.

Miron Medzini: Israel's Academic Bridge to East Asia

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0300

Professor Miron Medzini, 93, stands as one of the pivotal figures in developing Israel’s relationship with East Asia. As professor emeritus of Japanese studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Medzini was instrumental in founding East Asian studies in Israel and became the first to teach about Japan in the country.

TECO Israel: Taiwan's Unofficial Embassy Building Bridges

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0300

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Tel Aviv operates as Taiwan’s de facto embassy in Israel, managing all official ties between the two nations despite the absence of formal diplomatic relations. Since its establishment in 1993, TECO has become instrumental in fostering one of Taiwan’s most significant international partnerships.

Taiwan Stands with Israel Since the Very Beginning

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:12:00 +0300

Taiwan has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Israel, reminding the world of its solidarity that began from the earliest moments of the conflict. The Taiwan in Israel office shared a powerful image from October 2023, when Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the nation’s tallest building, Taipei 101, was illuminated with a message of support for Israel.

Pilot Program: 100 Gazans Set to Move to Indonesia for Work

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:07:00 +0300

A first group of 100 Gazans is set to fly to Indonesia for work as part of a pilot program aimed at encouraging voluntary migration of Palestinians from Gaza, according to Israeli media reports. The program will be run by COGAT (Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories), a Defense Ministry body.

Israel and Taiwan: Innovation as National Defense

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:24:00 +0300

Since October 7, Israel has found itself navigating complex international relationships, with some traditional alliances strained. However, one partnership has only grown stronger: Taiwan. The small but technologically formidable island nation, nearly 8,000 kilometers away, shares remarkable parallels with Israel.

China's Ambassador to Israel Creates Smokescreen, Hides True Position

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:01:00 +0300

China’s ambassador to Israel, Xiao Jun-zheng, recently published several articles in Israeli media in both Hebrew and English, claiming that China opposes antisemitism and is fighting the phenomenon. The ambassador even expressed support for releasing Israeli hostages. However, according to Amit Elazar, a Sinologist and commentator on Chinese affairs, these statements contradict China’s actual policy since the beginning of the Iron Swords war.

Taiwan Envoy: We Don't Ask Friends to Fight, But Need Moral Support

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 02:22:00 +0300

As Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza continues and international support wanes, Taiwan remains steadfast in its solidarity. In an exclusive interview with VOA, Abby Lee, Taiwan’s Representative to Israel, explained that the commonalities between Taiwan and Israel - particularly their existential threats from hostile neighbors - bind these two democratic entities together.

Taiwan Rejects China's Sovereignty Claims in Jerusalem Post Op-Ed

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:12:00 +0300

Taiwan Rejects China’s Sovereignty Claims in Jerusalem Post Op-Ed
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Ya-Ping (Abby) Lee, the representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Tel Aviv, has published an opinion piece in The Jerusalem Post strongly asserting Taiwan’s sovereignty and rejecting China’s territorial claims.

Israel and Taiwan: A Common History of Survival

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0300

Taiwan and Israel face strikingly similar challenges: threats from hostile neighbors, partial international isolation, and pressure to defend their democratic systems against authoritarian powers. Since October 7, these parallels have become more visible as Taiwan strongly condemned Hamas while China remained silent.

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen: 'Amazed' by Israel

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 19:52:00 +0300

When Tsai Ing-wen became Taiwan’s 14th president in January 2016 with a landslide 56% of the vote, Israel gained a leader who had already declared her admiration for the Jewish state. The Democratic Progressive Party candidate, Taiwan’s first female president, brought to office a deep appreciation for Israel shaped by a 2013 visit.