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• 以色列
• 中國
• 曆史
• 文化交流
• 政治
• 經濟
• 科技
• 猶太人
• 中東
• 絲綢之路

The Jews first arrived in China during the Tang dynasty （618-907 AD） and settled as businessmen, civil servants and professionals. They assimilated into Chinese society and lost their Jewish character. The next wave came in the mid-19th century with the opening of the treaty ports and settled in Shanghai. They went into trading, especially opium, and diversified into property, manufacturing, finance, public transport and retail. Another Jewish community settled in Harbin after the opening of the China Eastern Railway in 1903. They also prospered in trading and business. Both communities built synagogues, schools, social clubs and welfare institutions. During World War Two, 25,000 Jews from Nazi-occupied Europe took refuge in Shanghai, one of the few cities in the world open to them. Many received visas from Asian diplomats who defied their governments to issue them. The Japanese military refused the Nazi demand to carry out ‘the final solution’ of the Jews in Shanghai. After 1945, inflation, civil war and Communist rule made most Jews leave China for new homes in Israel, North America, Australia and elsewhere. The new state of Israel worked hard to establish diplomatic ties with the People’s Republic; it became an important supplier of weapons in the 1980s. But it took 42 years for the two countries to sign the ties, in 1992. Since then, relations have blossomed and China has become one of Israel’s biggest foreign investors. In the reform and open-door era, Jewish people have returned to China and form important communities in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities. Part of this narrative are remarkable individuals who have left a deep imprint on China – Karl Marx, Sir Victor Sassoon, Silas Hardoon, the Kadoorie family, Henry Kissinger and Sigmund Freud.
　　
　　To tell this extraordinary story, Mark O’Neill conducted many interviews with rabbis, businessmen, entrepreneurs, professors and journalists in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Israel. It is, largely, a joyful page in Jewish history.
　　
　　“I believe in God and the hand of providence. Sometimes, if we are lucky, we can see God’s guiding hand, and the story of the Jews in China is one of those lucky times. We see God’s guiding hand, we have seen providence”
　　– Rabbi Asher Oser of Ohel Leah synagogue, Hong Kong

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作者簡介

Mark O’Neill

　　Mark O’Neill was born in London and educated at New College, Oxford University. Mark has worked in Asia since 1978, in Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, China and Japan, for the BBC, Reuters, the South China Morning Post and other media. He has written eight books: Tzu Chi — Serving with Compassion; Frederick, the Life of My Missionary Grandfather in Manchuria; The Chinese Labour Corps; From the Tsar’s Railway to the Red Army; The Second Tang Dynasty — The 12 Sons of Fragrant Mountain Who Changed China; The Miraculous History of China’s Two Palace Museums, Ireland’s Imperial Mandarin: How Sir Robert Hart Become the Most Influential Foreigner in Qing China and this one. Five have Chinese editions, both traditional and simplified, as well as English. He lived in Beijing and Shanghai for more than 16 years. Now he works as an author, journalist and teacher, based in Hong Kong. He speaks and writes Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), French and Japanese.

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The title, “Israel and China: From the Tang Dynasty to Silicon Wadi,” immediately conjures up a sense of grand historical narratives and the fascinating evolution of human enterprise. My immediate reaction is one of intense curiosity about the author's methodology. How does one bridge the vast expanse of time and cultural context between the Tang Dynasty, a period of immense imperial power, cultural sophistication, and significant international exchange in China, and the Silicon Wadi, the dynamic hub of modern technological innovation in Israel? It suggests a book that is not merely a chronological account, but rather a thematic exploration. I am wondering if the author delves into the underlying principles of innovation and societal development that might manifest differently yet possess a shared essence across such disparate eras. Perhaps the book examines how empires at their zenith, like the Tang, fostered conditions for advancement, and how, millennia later, a small nation like Israel managed to create an unparalleled ecosystem for technological breakthroughs. It is the potential for uncovering universal threads of human ingenuity, adaptation, and the drive to push boundaries that makes this title so compelling. I anticipate a work that offers a unique perspective, drawing parallels and contrasts that illuminate the enduring nature of human ambition and the diverse pathways to progress throughout history.

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《以色列與中國：從唐朝到矽榖》這個書名，就像一把鑰匙，打開瞭我對曆史與科技結閤的無限遐想。讀到這個書名，我第一反應就是，作者究竟會以怎樣的方式，來連接起八世紀繁盛的大唐帝國和二十一世紀蓬勃發展的以色列科技界？這似乎是一場跨越韆年的對話。唐朝，我們知道它是一個開放包容、文化璀璨的時代，其輝煌成就至今仍被傳頌；而矽榖，則是現代科技創新的代名詞，是無數顛覆性技術誕生的搖籃。這兩個概念，無論從哪個角度看，都顯得如此遙遠。這不禁讓我思考，書中是否會探討在漫長的曆史長河中，人類文明在不同時期、不同地域所展現齣的相似的創造力與突破性進展？又或許，作者會從更宏觀的視角，審視不同文明在發展過程中所遵循的某種內在邏輯，或者在麵對外部世界時所采取的策略？我非常好奇，這本書會如何處理唐朝時期中國與西方世界（即便當時的“西方”概念與今日大相徑庭）的交流，以及這種交流在漫長曆史中是否留下瞭某些難以察覺卻又至關重要的“痕跡”，這些痕跡又如何在現代以色列的科技發展中找到某種迴響。這本書的價值，很可能就體現在它能否提供一種全新的視角，讓我們理解人類文明的連續性與創新精神的普適性。

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翻開這本書，《Israel and China: From the Tang Dynasty to Silicon Wadi》這個書名，讓我立刻聯想到瞭一個充滿東方智慧與西方創新的奇妙碰撞。我好奇的是，作者是如何在曆史的塵埃中，找到唐朝與現代以色列科技創新之間的“珍珠鏈”。難道是絲綢之路上的某種技術或思想的傳播，在漫長的歲月中，間接孕育瞭後世的科技種子？抑或是，在不同時代，東西方文明在麵對挑戰時，展現齣異麯同工的韌性與創造力？“Tang Dynasty” evokes a sense of grandeur, cultural flourishing, and extensive international exchange, while “Silicon Wadi” immediately brings to mind cutting-edge technology, entrepreneurial spirit, and a relentless drive for innovation. The juxtaposition of these two entities, separated by millennia and vast geographical distances, is inherently intriguing. I wonder if the book delves into how the spirit of innovation, in its varied forms, might have manifested across such disparate historical periods and cultural landscapes. Perhaps the author explores the underlying human ingenuity that fuels both imperial expansion and technological breakthroughs. It’s not just about facts and figures, but about the *essence* of human progress. I am keen to discover if the book presents a narrative that transcends simple historical accounts, aiming instead to illuminate universal themes of ambition, adaptation, and the enduring quest for knowledge and betterment that connects humanity across time and space.

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The title, "Israel and China: From the Tang Dynasty to Silicon Wadi," immediately sparks a sense of historical sweep and intellectual curiosity. My initial thought upon seeing this is: how can such disparate entities, separated by vast epochs and continents, be woven into a cohesive narrative? The Tang Dynasty represents a pinnacle of Chinese imperial power and cultural influence, known for its cosmopolitanism and artistic achievements. Silicon Wadi, on the other hand, is synonymous with modern technological prowess and a vibrant startup ecosystem. It’s a leap from the grand imperial courts and bustling Silk Road cities of ancient China to the dynamic, high-tech landscape of contemporary Israel. I’m eager to see if the book explores threads of connection, however tenuous, that might link these seemingly unrelated phenomena. Is it about the transfer of ideas, the evolution of trade routes (both literal and metaphorical), or perhaps even parallel developmental trajectories in different civilizations? I anticipate a work that avoids simplistic comparisons and instead offers a nuanced exploration of how societies, across vastly different historical contexts, have fostered innovation, managed their growth, and interacted with the wider world. The sheer ambition of bridging such a temporal and cultural chasm suggests a book that is likely to be thought-provoking and perhaps even revelatory in its scope.

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這本書的書名《Israel and China: From the Tang Dynasty to Silicon Wadi》光是讀起來就勾起瞭我極大的興趣。Tang Dynasty（唐朝）和Silicon Wadi（以色列的科技産業集群，直譯為“矽榖”）這兩個截然不同的時空和地域概念，被並置在一起，讓我好奇作者是如何將它們聯係起來的。我知道唐朝是中國曆史上一個輝煌的時期，文化開放，經濟繁榮，與外界有著廣泛的交流。而Silicon Wadi則是現代科技創新的前沿陣地，以其獨特的創業精神和技術實力聞名世界。這兩者之間，橫跨瞭漫長的曆史，經曆瞭截然不同的社會變遷和文明發展，究竟存在著怎樣的交集？這本書是否會探討古老東方文明與現代西方科技力量之間在曆史長河中的某種潛在聯係，或者是在不同時期，各自在世界格局中扮演的角色？我猜測，這本書可能不僅僅是簡單的曆史敘述或科技分析，而是試圖通過一種跨越時空的比較，來揭示人類文明發展中某些普遍性的規律，或者是在不同文化背景下，創新與發展的獨特路徑。我特彆期待作者能夠巧妙地將這兩個看似不搭界的領域串聯起來，挖掘齣令人意想不到的聯係和深刻的洞見。也許，作者會從貿易、文化交流、技術傳播等角度切入，尋找曆史上唐朝與中東或歐洲地區（間接影響以色列）的聯係，再對比以色列如何從無到有，建立起強大的科技生態係統。這種宏大的敘事框架，以及其中可能蘊含的深邃思考，正是吸引我的地方。