Seedless Watermelons and a Secret War in the Desert: the Taiwan–Saudi Arabia Story – S5-E19
The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files
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Oil Embargoes and International Relations: Taiwan and Saudi Arabia's Historical Ties
This chapter examines the historical tensions between the U.S. and Japan before World War II, particularly the impact of the oil embargo on Japan's military efforts. It also highlights Taiwan's dependency on oil imports and the geopolitical dynamics involving the Republic of China and Saudi Arabia during the 1930s and post-war era.
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