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The military history of Taiwan spans at least 400 years and is the history of battles and armed actions that took place in Taiwan and its surrounding islands. The island was the base of Chinese pirates who came into conflict with the Ming dynasty during the 16th century.
Year Date Event 1711: Annual arrivals in Taiwan reach tens of thousands despite official restrictions [36] 1712: The first regulations on a permit system are recorded [37] 1721: 19 April: Zhu Yigui and a group of 80 rebels attack a military outpost at Gangshan, south of Tainan, and rob its weapons; Du Junying also rebels [38] 30 April
Taiwan United States China: Ceasefire. China ceases bombardment. 440 troops killed [1] Communist insurgency in Thailand (1965–1983) Thailand Taiwan [2] (until July 1967) United States [3] Malaysia: Communist Party of Thailand Pathet Lao [3] [4] Khmer Rouge (until 1978) [3] [4] Malayan Communist Party: Withdrawal before war's conclusion. Thai ...
A joint planning and logistical center was established in Taiwan to assist Japan's southward advance after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. [264] Taiwan served as a base for Japanese naval and air attacks on Luzon until the surrender of the Philippines in May 1942. It served as a rear staging ground for attacks on Myanmar. As the war turned against ...
In the early 20th century, the French Third Republic established dipomatic relations with the Republic of China (ROC). In 1964 France became the first European country to switch recognition to the People's Republic instead but continued to sell major weapon platforms to the ROC following its retreat to Taiwan. This ended in 1994 when France ...
Over the course of 200 years, Taiwan would become occupied by three nations before it was conceded as a colony to Japan in 1895, after China lost the first Sino-Japanese War.
China's military staged a day of war games near Taiwan on Monday, saying it was a warning to the "separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces" and drawing condemnation from the Taipei and U.S ...
This day was designated by the Taiwan Governor-General's Office as Taiwan Airlines Memorial Day. [1] [2] 17 May – The Truku War broke out. 28 August – The Truku War ends. [3] 22 November — Itagaki Taisuke visited Taiwan. [4]: 194 20 December — The Taiwan Assimilation Association was established. [4]: 194