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Chinese Business Site - Taiwan's History
taiwan's economy history foreign relations, about me. Please click on the followingarticles to learn more about Koxinga and taiwan's littleknown history.
http://www.china-biz.org/Taiwan_Colonisation.htm
Chinese Business Site - Taiwan's History
The official starting point of taiwan's history as far as the Chinese are concernedis 1430, which marks the year in which China's legendary explorer, Zheng He
http://www.china-biz.org/Taiwan_Pages/Taiwan_History_1.htm

Extractions: China Daily ... about me Taiwan's Pre-Colonial History People have been living on Taiwan for thousands of years, and while it is far from certain if the present-day aboriginals in Taiwan are descendants of these early inhabitants, it is commonly thought that they are related to the present day Malays of Southeast Asia. Little is known about Taiwan's early history, as written records were not kept at the time, and it wasn't until around the second or third centuries A.D. that Chinese on the mainland became aware of its existence and knew it as Yangchow. Later on during the Tang Dynasty which reigned (618 - 907), Chinese from the mainland began to migrate to Taiwan, and during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), the island's precise location was pinpointed and the name 'Taiwan' used to identify it. The official starting point of Taiwan's history as far as the Chinese are concerned is 1430, which marks the year in which China's legendary explorer, Zheng He, was accidentally shipwrecked on Taiwan's shores during a storm at sea.
The Unknown Taiwan - History
More than once in taiwans history, far away events would seal thefate of those who lived on the island. In 1644, Manchurians
http://www.cwcmf.org/Taiwan/html/chap3_history.html

Extractions: History Little is known about the history and social organization of Taiwan’s Aborigines prior to their earliest contact with outsiders. It is known that as early as the second century A.D., imperial China sent occasional raiding parties to the island in search of booty and slaves. However, from the seventh century on, the Chinese government consistently expressed the view that the big island across the strait was a savage place, "a mudball beyond the sea, not worthy of China." The Chinese people, unlike their governments, have never let cultural and racial ideology interfere with commerce, however. Also, other ocean-going peoples soon became interested in the island as a trading partner and because of its strategic location in sea lanes that remain important to this day. The Aborigines, on Taiwan began trading deer hides and meat, along with various forests products, for metal and other goods. By the 12th century, enterprising Chinese briefly established settlements in the Pescadores, and occasionally engaged in trade with Taiwan. Japanese traders also frequently visited the island, and in the 14th century they established a settlement near the present-day city of Taiwan. Attracted by near by Anping harbor, the Japanese called the island "tai Wan," or Big Bay. Colonial Rule European arrived on the scene by the 16th century. Portuguese sailors, struck by the towering, forested peaks and magnificent beaches that they saw as they sailed past Taiwan, called it "Ilha Formosa," the beautiful Island. Until recently, Formosa remained the most common English name, but Taiwan is now widely used.
The Unknown Taiwan - History Splash
historysplash.jpg (208899 bytes). Click the pic to enter.
http://www.cwcmf.org/Taiwan/html/chap3_historysplash.html
Geschichte Der Schwulen Und Lesben In Taiwan - History Of The Gays And Lesbians
Translate this page Jens Damm. Geschichte der Schwulen und Lesben in taiwan - Historyof the Gays and Lesbians in taiwan. Nachdem Bai Xianyong im Jahre
http://mitglied.lycos.de/tongzhi/old/geschichte.html
Geschichte Der Schwulen Und Lesben In Taiwan - History Of The Gays And Lesbians
Jens Damm. history of the Gays and Lesbians in taiwan. taiwan. Thepublication of the novel Niezi (Crystal Boys) by Bai Xianyong
http://mitglied.lycos.de/tongzhi/old/history.html

Extractions: The publication of the novel "Niezi" (Crystal Boys) by Bai Xianyong (Pai Hsien-yung) in 1983 which presented Taiwanese society from the perspective of some young hustlers in Taipei New Park did not cause match of a stir; on the contrary the novel was received almost with indifference. Public interest was finally aroused in 1986, some three years later with the release of a movie: this production, by director Yu Kanping made it quite obvious to the public that the central theme of the book and movie was the phenomenon of homosexuality. In spite of this now open discussion and new public awareness some years had to go by before any homsexual group "went public". In February 1990 the first lesbian group "Between us" (Women zhi jian) was founded, which had some connections with the feminist magazine "Awakening" (Funu xinzhi). In June of the same year "Between us" became a member of the Asian Lesbian Network, ALN, and some Taiwanese activists took part in an international meeting of ALN in Thailand in October. Movies dealing with homosexual themes became more and more important: "Farewell my Concubine" ("Bawang bieji") directed by Chen Kaigedescribed the relationships between actors of the Beijing opera and their sponsors and was, after a short time, forbidden in the People`s Republic of China.
Formosa Bretrayed; Taiwan's History
observations and research, which was published in 1965 as Formosa Betrayed , publishedby Houghton Mifflin, and republished in 1992 by the taiwan Publishing Co
http://www.uta.edu/accounting/faculty/tsay/Feb2801.htm

Extractions: A courageous American diplomat, Mr. George H. Kerr, who worked at the US Consulate in Taipei at the time of the massacre, observed many atrocities in person. He later on set out to write down his observations and research, which was published in 1965 as "Formosa Betrayed", published by Houghton Mifflin, and republished in 1992 by the Taiwan Publishing Co., Irvine CA. Copies can be ordered by faxing to (714) 863-3141. An online version has also been made available at http://www.formosa.org/betrayed. Yet still the Formosans hoped. American propaganda, promising freedom to all oppressed peoples, and citing the glorious Revolution of 1776, continued to pour in upon them. In February 1947 unarmed Formosans rose en masse to demand reforms in the administration at Taipei. Chiang Kai-shek's answer was a brutal massacre. Thousands died first among them were the leaders who had asked for American help. Washington turned a deaf ear, while the Chinese communists rejoiced.
Feb 28 Incident As Reported Newsweek; Taiwan's History
But every day it saves face hundreds of Formosans die , they said. Newsweek,7 April 1947 Copied from taiwan, Ilha Formosa The February 28 Holocaust.
http://www.uta.edu/accounting/faculty/tsay/feb2802.htm

Extractions: Police on trucks roamed Taipei shooting into unarmed crowds. Troops knocked on doors of houses and shot the first person who appeared. They looted left and right. Thousands of Formosans were arrested and jailed. It was evidently a common practice to bind prisoners with thin wire. The dead bodies of bound men were found every morning on the streets, some beheaded or castrated. An eyewitness of the bloody Formosan rebellion which started February 28 gave Newsweek's Shanghai correspondent this shocking description of how Nationalist troops succeeded last week, by terroristic tactics, in restoring order throughout most of the island. The Chinese mainland troops, under the command of the Japanese-educated Formosan Governor, General Chen Yi, killed an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 of the natives who revolted against the political corruption and economic oppression of Chen's postwar regime (Newsweek, March 17). Even top Nationalist leaders, in effect condoned this revolt in their own territory. The Chinese Defense Minister, general Pai Chung-hsi, recommended various administrative reforms demanded by the rebels. The Central Executive Committee of the Kuomintang (government party) voted in favor of Governor Chen's dismissal. Chen responded on March 24 by executing another 70 Formosans who reportedly established a "people's government" in the southwestern town of Chiayi.
A Lifetime's Walk Through Taiwan's History-Lin Heng-tao(Page 1)
A Lifetime's Walk Through taiwan's historyLin Heng-tao When I wasyoung I used to watch ballet. My favorite was The Dying Swan.
http://www.taiwaninfo.org/info/sinorama/8601/601082e1.html

Extractions: "When I was young I used to watch ballet. My favorite was The Dying Swan. The plot describes a European singing star who in her old age is too weak to sing. But if only she is asked, then when she gets on stage she can still sing very well. Once someone asks her to perform, and she sings the song 'The Dying Swan.' As the curtain comes down, she falls to the ground, spits blood and dies. I was very moved, and I hoped I could be like the 'Dying Swan' and devote my whole life to the study of historical sites, which I so love, and not rest until I die." (Slightly adapted from The Reminiscences of Mr. Heng-tao Lin, published by the Academia Historica, October 1996). One morning in November, 82-year-old Lin Heng-tao, an expert on historical sites in Taiwan, got up bright and early, for that day he was due to go with a dozen or so members of the historical sites committee of the Ministry of the Interior's relics preservation section, on an inspection tour of Hsinchu Railway Station. But due to traffic jams on the freeway it took them three hours to get there. As always on other inspection tours of historical sites over many decades, Professor Lin Heng-tao wore his "patented" uniform: a plastic Tianlan washing powder bag and a pair of big, battered old leather shoes. But what was different was that when this old gentleman-now after all in his eighties-appeared on the scene with bent back, clutching a walking stick and with a nurse tagging along behind, some people were deeply shocked.
A Lifetime's Walk Through Taiwan's History-Lin Heng-tao(Page 8)
A Lifetime's Walk Through taiwan's historyLin Heng-tao An avid reader,Lin Heng-tao takes great care of his books. When he has
http://www.taiwaninfo.org/info/sinorama/8601/601082e8.html

Extractions: An avid reader, Lin Heng-tao takes great care of his books. When he has finished reading one he wraps it in a brown paper envelope, to prevent Taipei's damp air from turning the pages yellow. High-class orphanages Whatever judgements a person makes are influenced by their personal experience, their likes and dislikes, and their moral values. Something which made a deep impression on architectural scholar Li Chien-lang was Lin Heng-tao's view of the architecture of the Lin Family Garden in Panchiao, where he lived and played as a child. Li Chien-lang relates how one year he went with Lin Heng-tao on a tour of this patrician residence and garden, built by what had been Taiwan's richest family. As soon as he went in through the gate, he was attracted by the structures' tall white walls and their dark beams and pillars, and he reflected that this really was something special and rarely seen in Taiwan. But when he asked Lin Heng-tao's opinion, to his surprise his teacher said: "These are crude, rough buildings." "Perhaps Lin's aesthetic standards were based on San Fang Qi Xiang in Fu-zhou, where he lived as a child!" Li Chien-lang surmises. Because the Lin Family Garden was his own family's residence, Lin Heng-tao can speak more bluntly about it than others might. He once said: "Most early settlers in Taiwan were very poor. When they later prospered they wanted to build luxury residences, but in their eyes, apart from rich people's houses, the best-looking buildings they knew were large temples. So big houses in Taiwan often have flying eaves modelled on those of temples, and they look rather a mish-mash."
Stephen Hou's Website - Taiwan - History
Finally, taiwan's people gained full control of their government. presidential electionwith 39% of the vote, marking the first time in Chinese history that a
http://members.tripod.com/~stehou/taiwan/history.html

Extractions: After the defeat of Japan, Taiwan was returned to China in 1945. At this time, full-scale civil war broke out between the Nationalist government, led by President Chiang Kai-Shek, and Communist rebels, led by Mao Zedong. Chiang began preparations to move to Taiwan. On February 28, 1947, Nationalist troops brutally murdered tens of thousands of native Taiwanese. This tragic event, called the 2-28 Incident, is still remembered by the people of Taiwan. On October 1, 1949, the Communists proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC), and Chiang's government relocated to Taiwan in December 1949. Since then, China has been ruled by two separate governments, one on the mainland and one on Taiwan, both claiming to be the sole legitimate government of all China. The ROC government imposed martial law and temporarily suspended much of the constitution, justifying its actions by citing the constant threat of a Communist attack. Although the KMT maintained the fiction that they would retake the mainland by force, Taiwan became more and more isolated in the interational community. The biggest blow was in 1971, when the UN gave China's seat to the People's Republic. However, the KMT invested heavily in Taiwan's economy, making Taiwan one of the most important manufacturing countries, thus giving other nations an incentive to keep relations with Taiwan.
IHT: Understanding Taiwan's History
Understanding taiwan's history. By China may have a 3,000year history,but its control of taiwan dates back only 300 years. Ethnic
http://www.iht.com/IHT/PB/00/pb052000.html

Extractions: Subscriptions By Philip Bowring International Herald Tribune HONG KONG - The inauguration Saturday of Chen Shui-bian as president of the Republic of China, better known as Taiwan, is an opportunity for a reworking of relations across the Taiwan Strait. But progress requires more than just a skillful choice of words by President Chen. Above all it needs a better understanding by Beijing of the consequences of Taiwan's long detachment from the mainland. It is not just another province, but an island with its own singular history. In the first instance, Mr. Chen will need to address in some form Beijing's demand that Taiwan recognize the ''one China'' principle, despite his party's theoretical commitment to Taiwan's independence. Squaring this circle should not be beyond the wit of Mr. Chen's wordsmiths, provided that Beijing is in a listening mood and does not want to keep banging a nationalist drum over Taiwan for internal purposes. Few object to the notion that in an ideal world all Chinese people should be under one political umbrella. Like world government, it is a remote prospect, but not one worth arguing with. Mr. Chen has the advantage of relative youth, having been educated both after the Japanese occupation and the Chinese civil war. His Taiwanese identity is the product of his own experience, not of ideology or foreign domination. Nor does he carry what Beijing regards as the stigma of Lee Teng-hui's affinity for the Japanese culture in which he was educated.
Taiwan's History
taiwan has many history , and I think those story are really important for taiwan. Do you want to know about taiwan ? taiwan is a long history's country !
http://ajet.nsysu.edu.tw/hpct/lh118/

Extractions: A time gallery of Taiwan Taiwan has many history , and I think those story are really important for Taiwan . Do you want to know about Taiwan ? Taiwan is a long history's country ! People in Taiwan remember that day well ... ... So I hope you know : The Era of Cheng Ch'eng-kung Japanese Occupation Chiang Regime
TAIWAN - History & Links
taiwan history Links. Ohh so you chose to stay awhile! Hey, do you haveany idea what you're doing in here? Well, I tell you what, me too (LOL).
http://www.angelfire.com/tn/familee/taiwan.html

Extractions: Ohh...so you chose to stay awhile! Hey, do you have any idea what you're doing in here? Well, I tell you what, me too (LOL). But I want to go on anyway cause it's a compromise - we both are already here now and I can't bear to disappoint you while you're here. I also guess that if you were curious enough to have clicked your mouse button once more to get to this page, then I bet you somewhat, somehow, would like to know some stuff about Taiwan for whatever purpose you have in mind. Well if that is the case, let's just go for it. Wait, umn..ok...no wait...oh yea..ok. LOL T he Dutch invaded Taiwan in 1624 and remained as colonists for 37 years. The Spanish invaded Taiwan in 1626, but were driven out by the Dutch in 1642. Taiwan was restored to Mainland China rule in the Ming dynasty (1661) after the victory war by General Cheng, Cheng-Kung. Japanese occupied Taiwan from 1895 until the end of World War II in 1945. T he Republic of China (ROC) was established in 1911.
ETaiwanNews.com/Earthquakes In Taiwan's History
Back to Home, history. Earthquakes in taiwan's history. . Lee takes a look at the repeated earthquakes in taiwan's history.
http://www.etaiwannews.com/History/2001/10/01/1001904894.htm

Extractions: Earthquakes symbolize a kind of dialogue between man and earth, and in Taiwan's history there has been a continual contact sustained to different extents with the inhabitants of this land and their rulers. This week's Window on Taiwan is written by Lee Tai-Han, graduate student in history at National Central University. Lee takes a look at the repeated earthquakes in Taiwan's history. The huge 921 earthquake ¤E¤G¤@¶°¶°¤j¦a¾_ The "adobe earthquake" If we look back in time to the Japanese occupation, the earthquake which caused the greatest loss of life occurred on April 21, 1935, on the fortieth anniversary of Japanese rule in Taiwan. At 6:02:16 a.m. a violent earthquake inflicted heavy losses on the two prefectures, as they then were, of Hsinchu and Taichung. It measured 7.1 on the Richter scale and killed 3,422 people. Another 11,833 were injured, and over 60,000 homes were destroyed. The reason why this earthquake inflicted so serious a loss of life was closely connected to the fact that many Taiwanese people built their homes out of adobe. The thick adobes softened and crumbled when soaked through with rain water, and not only could it not stand up to earthquakes, it actually intensified the effects of the disaster, which is why contemporary Japanese scholar Sano Liki called this earthquake "the adobe earthquake."
Popular Uprisings In Taiwan's History
Back to Home, history. Popular uprisings in taiwan's history. . 200103-26 / Staff Reporter /. The Pin Tien-mi
http://www.etaiwannews.com/History/2001/03/26/985590546.htm

Extractions: In the wake of "China coming to Taiwan", Han Chinese brought with them to Taiwan the characteristics of traditional Chinese society, and created the phenomenon in Taiwanese history of frequent popular uprisings. these frequent popular uprisings also demonstrate that Taiwanese society had been unstable for a long time. This happened because there was no way to promote public authority, and consequently, the general population had to fend for themselves; most of the time, Taiwanese society was ruled by a government from overseas, and this political power changed frequently, so it was impossible to satisfy the practical needs of the local inhabitants. Different ethnic groups on the island often had to face intense competition for survival. This week, we have invited Professor April C. J. Lin from the department of history at Tamkang University to tell us about incidents of popular rebellion through Taiwan's 400 years and more of history, and the reasons behind them. Frequent popular uprisings In the past, most people have had a stereotyped image of Taiwan's history, which is "frequent popular uprisings." During the 212 years of Qing dynasty rule in Taiwan alone, there were over 100 incidents of large and small popular uprisings revolting against local government offices, and if we add to this the persistent armed fighting between different ethnic groups, we can see that the old saying, "a little uprising every three years, major unrest every five years," was certainly based in fact. However, this wasn't traditionally characteristic of Taiwanese society; rather, following the arrival of "China in Taiwan," Han Chinese brought the characteristics of their traditional Chinese society with them when they moved to the island of Taiwan. During Taiwan's four hundred years and more of history, popular uprisings can be roughly divided into four main types, taking 1915 as a dividing line.
Taiwan's History & Culture
http://www.tpg.gov.tw/eng/thc/thc.html
Introduction To The Taiwan's History And Culture Exhibition Room
Introduction to the taiwan's history and Culture Exhibition Room. It is a magnificentchapter in the history of the Chinese develop ment of taiwan.
http://www.tpg.gov.tw/tpaih/history_e/pp17.htm

Extractions: Introduction to the Taiwan's History and Culture Exhibition Room In Aboriginal Cultures Prehistoric Period The Sung, Yuan and Ming Dynasties and the Dutch and Spanish Occupation Period This exhibit displays records and literature of the Sung, Yuan, Ming and other periods concerning Taiwan, together with historical materials about the migration of mainland set- tlers to Taiwan. These demonstrate the in- timate connections between Taiwan and the mainland and that all the Chinese in Taiwan came from the mainland, only differing in the period and sequence of their immigration. Also on display are documents concerning the occupation of Taiwan by the Dutch and Spanish in the late Ming period, historical materials about indigenous resistance to, Dutch and Spanish rule, and exhibits relating to colonial buildings in Taiwan such as Fort Provintia (Ch'ih K'an Lou) built by the Dutch at Tainan, and Fort San Domingo (Hung Mao Ch'eng) built by the Spanish at Tamsui.
Arts And Humanities/History
Arts history(3). Culture and history workshop in taiwan(14). taiwanhistory(16). Link Site. 81 Anniversary Column of 54 Movement. An
http://portal.gio.gov.tw/taiwan/art/hist/

Extractions: Taiwan-related Links All Sub Categories HOME Arts and Humanities History Arts History Culture and history workshop in Taiwan Taiwan History Link Site 81 Anniversary Column of 54 Movement An Tu City -This website introduces japan and chinese history. Ancient Chinese Furnishings -Introduces chinese frunishings. Atsan's Historical Homepage -This website offers history information. Blood Wind Burial and Culture of China Han -Introduce mausoleum of China. Burn to Red Wall -This website introduces stories of the three kingdoms, three kingdoms history, figure, poetry. Charlie's First Home -Personal homepage of Macao, introduces Tang Dynasty history, figures and records. Cheungon -Provides hints of games, downloads of emulator and rom, information of football leagues worldwide and more. Child Look at History of the Three Kingdoms by Chen Shou -Introduce China history story. China Confucius -Introduce Confucius and Confucianists. China History Net -Provides historical data of past events of China. China History Web -Introducing chinese wars.
Taiwan's History
Formosa Online Information corp Main Office1F, 5402,HuaChen Street, Hsin Cuang Disct., Taipei, taiwan, ROC TEL886-2
http://english.formosa.com.tw/historylinks.htm

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