Articles for Jewish Refugees

Jewish refugees in Shanghai: an unforgettable chapter in the history
3 months ago

Jewish refugees in Shanghai: an unforgettable chapter in the history

China Daily  

The Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum is located on the site of the former Ohel Moshe Synagogue which was built in 1927. Many Jewish refugees continued to visit Chinese restaurants after leaving Shanghai. When Weber's descendants visited the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum earlier this year, his grandson James Weber said, "When my sister and I were growing up, every Friday night, …

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Ecuador spat: Trotsky to the shah, Mexico’s long history as home to exiles
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ecuador spat: Trotsky to the shah, Mexico’s long history as home to exiles

Al Jazeera  

Mexico has a long tradition of granting asylum, but experts see political motives behind offers made under President Lopez Obrador. Throughout his tenure as Mexico’s president, Lopez Obrador has championed that tradition, offering asylum to fellow left-leaning politicians who face prosecution or turmoil at home. Experts and historians say Lopez Obrador uses asylum as a tool to express affinity for …

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As countries clash over WWII heritage sites, changes to UNESCO guidelines worry experts
2 years, 6 months ago

As countries clash over WWII heritage sites, changes to UNESCO guidelines worry experts

CNN  

CNN — In January, news that Japan had plans to nominate several gold and silver mines on Sado Island as a UNESCO World Heritage site sparked anger in South Korea, which remembers the site as something quite different from Japan’s depiction. The 2017 cycle pushed Japan to the edge when 14 organizations from eight different places – including China, Korea, …

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Documentary on WWII refugees set to hit screen
2 years, 10 months ago

Documentary on WWII refugees set to hit screen

China Daily  

The documentary features the work of Chinese-Canadian writer Bei La. CHINA DAILY The English version of documentary Song of Survivors, inspired by Shanghai-born Chinese-Canadian Bei La's novel of the same title, will make its debut on the International Channel Shanghai on Saturday. The documentary, whose Chinese version was aired by Shanghai Dragon Television on Feb 16, marks the latest effort …

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Documentary on WWII refugees set to hit screen
2 years, 10 months ago

Documentary on WWII refugees set to hit screen

China Daily  

The documentary features the work of Chinese-Canadian writer Bei La. CHINA DAILY The English version of documentary Song of Survivors, inspired by Shanghai-born Chinese-Canadian Bei La's novel of the same title, will make its debut on the International Channel Shanghai on Saturday. The documentary, whose Chinese version was aired by Shanghai Dragon Television on Feb 16, marks the latest effort …

Jewish Song Chinese Shanghai Jewish Refugees Bei Song Of Survivors
'The Last Rose of Shanghai': Q&A with author Weina Dai Randel
3 years, 1 month ago

'The Last Rose of Shanghai': Q&A with author Weina Dai Randel

China Daily  

The cover for the forthcoming novel The Last Rose of Shanghai. A passion for Chinese history shines in the fictional works of Weina Dai Randel, who earned praise for her award-winning historical duology -- The Moon in the Palace and Empress in the Moon -- spotlighting the epic rise of China’s only female emperor, Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty. …

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'The Last Rose of Shanghai': Q&A with author Weina Dai Randel
3 years, 1 month ago

'The Last Rose of Shanghai': Q&A with author Weina Dai Randel

China Daily  

The cover for the forthcoming novel The Last Rose of Shanghai. A passion for Chinese history shines in the fictional works of Weina Dai Randel, who earned praise for her award-winning historical duology -- The Moon in the Palace and Empress in the Moon -- spotlighting the epic rise of China’s only female emperor, Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty. …

Jewish Shanghai Jewish Refugees Weina Dai