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Join host Liam Carballal and special‑ed social studies teacher Russell Cohen in Episode 175 of History Repeats on HMTV, as they unpack Shanghai’s jaw‑dropping asylum for nearly 20,000 Jews during World War II. From an opium‑fueled trade imbalance that opened “treaty ports” to the bizarre irony of Nazis begging the Japanese to hand over Jews—and being told “no thanks”—this episode traces how Shanghai’s international zone became one of history’s greatest rescue operations. Along the way, you’ll meet Dr. Jacob Rosenfeld, an Austrian urologist turned Red Army general, and discover how diplomatic quirks and unexpected allies saved thousands. Tune in for a story of crooked treaties, unlikely heroes, and the enduring power of sanctuary.