Jan 8, 2024 · Has Taiwan always been separate from China? The island, which is roughly 100 miles from the coast of south-east China, has been home to various indigenous tribes for centuries. Historical sources...

People from China gradually came into contact with Taiwan by the time of the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) and Han Chinese people started settling there by the early 17th century. The island became known by the West when Portuguese explorers discovered it in the 16th century and named it Formosa.

Aug 11, 2022 · China and Taiwan have long-held a bitter and complicated history. Separated by the Taiwan Strait, they have remained in a standoff since 1949 when China became divided into the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of China.

Dec 27, 2024 · A survey of notable events and people in the history of Taiwan. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, the island of Taiwan lies roughly 100 miles (160 km) off the coast of southeastern China. Taipei, in the north, is the seat of government of the Republic of China (ROC; Nationalist China).

In 1949, with the Chinese Civil War turning decisively in favor of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the Republic of China Government led by the Nationalist Party of China (Kuomintang, or KMT) evacuated to Taiwan and established a provisional capital in Taipei, while still claiming to be the legitimate government of all of China.

Sep 12, 2024 · Waves of migration, colonialism, conflict, and political change mark the history of Taiwan. These factors contribute to the current tensions between the island and mainland China. China’s claim to Taiwan is deeply rooted in historical precedent and nationalistic ideology.

Apr 20, 2023 · As tensions reach boiling point, Beijing and Taipei look to the past to legitimise their conflicting ambitions. A “breakaway province”, a “government-in-exile”, a “separate nation” – Taiwan’s...

The history of Cross-Strait relations introduces the historical changes in the relationship between China and Taiwan since the beginning of time. Suspected records of Taiwan in the history of China date back to the earliest times, when Yizhou (island) was mentioned in the "Three Kingdoms", or Liuqiu in the "Book of Sui". [1] During the Song dynasty and Yuan dynasties, there was trade between ...

Jan 8, 2024 · Has Taiwan always been separate from China? The island, which is roughly 100 miles from the coast of south-east China, has been home to various indigenous tribes for centuries. Historical sources...

The history of Taiwan is a subject of continuing research and debate both inside Taiwan and across the world. Below is a curated overview of key historical moments and developments in Taiwan’s history.