Taiwan
Asia
23,900,000
19:34 UTC+8
+886
Location
Geography
Economy
Main exports
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Military
Historical Timeline
6000 BCE
Arrival of Austronesian Ancestors
Archaeological evidence suggests that Austronesian-speaking peoples began settling on Taiwan, becoming the ancestors of the island's modern Indigenous tribes.
1624
Dutch East India Company Establishes Colony
The Dutch established a base in southern Taiwan, marking the beginning of significant Western influence and organized colonial administration on the island.
1662
Koxinga Defeats the Dutch
Ming loyalist Zheng Chenggong, known as Koxinga, expelled the Dutch and established the Kingdom of Tungning, the first ethnic Chinese rule in Taiwan.
1683
Qing Dynasty Annexation
The Qing Empire defeated the Kingdom of Tungning, formally incorporating Taiwan as a prefecture of Fujian province.
1895
Treaty of Shimonoseki Cedes Taiwan
Following the First Sino-Japanese War, the Qing Dynasty ceded Taiwan to Japan, beginning 50 years of Japanese colonial rule.
1945
End of Japanese Colonial Rule
Japan surrendered at the end of World War II, and control of Taiwan was transferred to the Republic of China government.
1947
February 28 Incident
Anti-government uprisings broke out, followed by a violent crackdown by Kuomintang authorities that significantly shaped Taiwan's political landscape.
1949
Relocation of the Republic of China Government
The Kuomintang government retreated to Taiwan following their defeat in the Chinese Civil War, establishing Taipei as the temporary capital.
1987
Lifting of Martial Law
President Chiang Ching-kuo ended nearly four decades of martial law, initiating a period of rapid democratization and political liberalization.
2000
First Peaceful Transfer of Power
Chen Shui-bian of the Democratic Progressive Party was elected president, marking the first time the presidency passed from the Kuomintang to an opposition party.
2019
Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage
Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, reflecting a major shift in social policy and human rights.
2024
Lai Ching-te Inauguration
Lai Ching-te won the presidential election, maintaining the Democratic Progressive Party's hold on the presidency for a third consecutive term.
National Holidays
Commemorates the founding of the Republic of China in 1912 after the Xinhai Revolution. It marks the start of the official calendar year in Taiwan.
The most important traditional festival in Taiwan, celebrating the beginning of the new year according to the lunisolar calendar. It is a time for family reunions and honoring ancestors.
Commemorates the 2-28 Incident of 1947, an anti-government uprising and subsequent massacre that marked the beginning of the White Terror period in Taiwan. It serves as a day of national reflection and reconciliation.
A day dedicated to celebrating children and promoting their welfare and rights. It is frequently observed in conjunction with Tomb Sweeping Day.
Also known as Qingming Festival, this is a traditional day for families to visit ancestral graves to clean them and offer respects. It is a significant cultural practice rooted in filial piety.
Also known as Double Tenth Day, this holiday commemorates the start of the Wuchang Uprising in 1911, which eventually led to the end of imperial rule in China. It is celebrated with parades and official ceremonies in Taiwan.
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