Hands Across Asia

This book provides an ambitious, timely, and comprehensive treatment of Israel-Taiwan relations, presenting a valuable historical and political exploration of a niche but increasingly relevant bilateral relationship in contemporary international affairs. The coverage spans Jewish presence in China, the diplomatic evolution, and recent geopolitical developments, including the 2023 Gaza War. Incorporating cultural-religious comparisons, it offers the first sustained, book-length analysis of Taiwan-Israel relations and also incorporates underexplored historical episodes such as early Zionist interactions with the Kuomintang, and the evolution of semi-formal ties post-1993. While scholarship on Israel's broader Asian diplomacy exists, this work is the first accessible account in English of Israel-Taiwan relations, specifically, both historical and contemporary. An original and much-needed contribution to the field of international relations and Asian-Middle Eastern diplomatic studies, it is relevant to scholars in international relations and political science, Asian and Middle Eastern history, religious studies, and for policymakers in the wider realm of geopolitics.