Comments on: Jewish-Chinese Connection During WWII: How a Chinese Diplomat Saved Thousands of Jews

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[…] During 1939-1940, a Chinese diplomat in Vienna named Ho Feng Shan risked his life and career and acting against the orders of his superior, issued visas to any Jews that requested one. Because of his action, thousands of Jews were able to escape out of Austria during WWII. – Source […]

By: Alison Dillemuth

Alison Dillemuth — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:16:30 +0000

Our family lived in Shanghai for 6 years, and only learned of this remarkable human being when his daughter came to speak at Concordia International School in Pudong. Subsequently, when we went in 2017 to visit the Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC, I searched for Dr. Ho’s name in the acknowledgments of those who made heroic effort to assist the Jews safe passage, and found the woeful omission.

I have photos of the display acknowledging persons from the various countries who helped, but Dr. Ho Feng-Shan’s name is not among them.

Maybe you can help correct this grave oversight.

Thank you.

By: Min

Min — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 18:36:39 +0000

This is the bright side of a bloody history — full of humanity and courage.

The world is a worthy place to live because of people Like Dr. Ho Feng-Shan ever lived.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 07:38:21 +0000

Don,

Thank you for the story. My eyes were full of tear when I finished reading.

By: Michael Tal

Michael Tal — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 06:33:36 +0000

Dr. Ho Feng-Shan, who died years ago at the age of 96, is comparatively unknown to the Jewish people. for us Jews he should be remembered as one of our greatest courageous heroes who modestly and quietly saved more than 10,000 Jews during the horrors of World War Two and the ongoing Nazi-German murder of Jewish people. I feel ashamed about our little knowledge about this great human being’s existence in our lifetime. My feeling is that not enough people have written about Dr. Ho Feng-Shan, historically or as simply telling his life story in novels. From the deepest part of my heart I say to Dr. Ho Feng-Shan, thank you.

By: Don

Don — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 04:51:05 +0000

In reply to Tammy.

Tammy,

Sorry for such a late reply, but I didn’t see your comment until today. You can buy a paper copy of this book for $23 from Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/My-Forty-Years-as-Diplomat/dp/1434907759/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1342845923&sr=8-2&keywords=Forty+Years+As+a+Diplomat), or a Kindle version for $9.99 from Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Forty-Years-Diplomat-Feng-Shan-ebook/dp/B004O0U1M4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342845923&sr=8-1&keywords=Forty+Years+As+a+Diplomat), or a Nook book version for $18 from Barnes & Noble (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-forty-years-as-a-diplomat-monto-ho/1029138024?ean=2940012484321).

Don

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:27:06 +0000

I feel so proud and respectful for this person… Being a young girl from Shanghai, I always knew (only a little bit, from my father’s talking, etc) about Jewish community in Shanghai, and that China was the only country that opened the door to Jewish people when everyone else refused; little did I know that it’s due to this individual, Dr. Ho Feng-Shan, who possibly saved over 10,000 Jewish people’s life. Thanks for sharing this article with all. – And coincidentally I shared the same Chinese last name as him. : )

I wanted to check out this museum too one day when I go back to China.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:24:59 +0000

Do you know where I can obtain a copy of his book – 40 Years of my Diplomatic Life?

By: Elizabeth Cohen

Elizabeth Cohen — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:38:06 +0000

I was just watching the show Wallenberg, another “Righteous” gentile when my cousin brought up the subject of this Chinese diplomat. I did not know about this story. I do know that there were many people who went against their leaders to do the humane thing. I believe there is a God and men like Dr. Ho Feng-Shan, Oskar Schindler, and Raoul Wallengerg were angels among the evil men of the world and God has given them a very special place in heaven

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:42:59 +0000

Can any one of you spread this out to the western world.

Thx