History of Taiwan, sourced from Wikipedia's "Timeline of Taiwanese history".
Two generals of Eastern Wu lead 10,000 expedition troops land on an island known as Yizhou (suspected to be Taiwan or the Ryukyu islands) where most of them die but manage to capture and bring "several thousand" natives back to China Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (3rd century):
The Sui dynasty sends expeditions to an island known as Liuqiu, which possibly is Taiwan, but could also be the Ryukyu Islands Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (7th century):
Chinese fishermen settle on the Penghu Islands Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (12th century):
Chinese people start visiting Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (13th century):
The Yuan dynasty sends an expedition to Liuqiu, which may or may not be Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (13th century):
The Yuan dynasty sends another expedition to Liuqiu, which may or may not be Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (13th century):
Wang Dayuan provides the first account of a visit to Taiwan and also notes substantial settlements of Chinese traders and fishermen on the Penghu Islands Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (14th century):
Some merchants from Fujian are able to speak Formosan languages Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (16th century):
Portuguese sailors passing Taiwan record in the ship's log the name Ilha Formosa (Beautiful Island). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (16th century):
Pirate Lin Daoqian retreats to southwestern Taiwan after being chased by Ming naval forces Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (16th century):
Pirate Lin Feng lands in southwestern Taiwan only to be attacked by indigenous people Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (16th century):
Portuguese shipwreck survivors, the first Europeans known to have landed on Taiwan, build a raft after 45 days and return to Macau Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (16th century):
Chinese from Fujian start settling in southwestern Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (16th century):
Japan unsuccessfully seeks sovereignty over Taiwan (Takayamakoku 高山国 in Japanese, lit. high mountain country). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (16th century):
Ming officials issue ten licenses each year for Chinese junks to trade in northern Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (16th century):
Chinese scholar Chen Di spends some time at the Bay of Tayouan (which Taiwan takes its name from) during a Ming dynasty anti-pirate mission and provides the first significant description of Taiwanese indigenous people Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Sino-Dutch conflicts: Dutch envoy Wijbrand van Waerwijck and his army are ordered to occupy Penghu (Pescadores) in order to open trade with China Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
The Tokugawa Shogunate sends feudal lord Arima Harunobu on an exploratory mission to Taiwan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Nagasaki official Murayama Tōan leads troops on an unsuccessful invasion of Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
The Dutch start building a fort at Penghu (Pescadores) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Chinese population in southwestern Taiwan reaches 1,500 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Sino-Dutch conflicts: Ming forces evict the Dutch from Penghu (Pescadores) and they retreat to Taiwan, settling near the Bay of Tayouan next to a pirate village Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
The Dutch clash with 170 Chinese pirates in the Madou and are forced to retreat; later the pirates are driven away Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
The Dutch force the Chinese inhabitants of Taiwan to obtain a permit of residence Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Chinese trade with Spanish Formosa picks up after the Spanish manage to ingratiate themselves with the governor of Fujian by defending him from attacks by the indigenous people Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
The Dutch sign a trade treaty with Zheng Zhilong Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Madou ambushes and kills 35 Dutch soldiers Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Madou signs a nine-month truce with the Dutch Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Spanish Formosa uses sulphur in Taiwan to trade for Chinese goods Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Battle of Liaoluo Bay: Hans Putmans' fleet sails into the harbor of Xiamen and fire on Zheng Zhilong's fleet without warning Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
The Dutch forbid Chinese trade of deerskins to anyone but them Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Dutch pacification campaign on Formosa: The Dutch defeat Madou Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
The Dutch declare a pax hollandica in the plains around the Bay of Tayouan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
The Spanish withdraw half their forces from Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
The Dutch force Chinese people in Taiwan to pay a residency tax Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
The Dutch attempt to oust the Spaniards from Keelung but fail Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
The Dutch oust the Spaniards in Keelung; so ends Spanish Formosa Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
The Chinese are forbidden from hunting deer in Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Reports of violence and extortion of the Chinese by the Dutch are reported Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Guo Huaiyi rebellion: Chinese farmers rebel against the Dutch and are defeated; considered to be the first Chinese anti-western uprising Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Locusts, plague, and earthquakes greatly damage Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Ming loyalist Zheng Chenggong declares sovereignty over Chinese citizens in Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
An edict from Zheng Chenggong arrives at Fort Zeelandia declaring all Chinese trade of foreign products to be illegal and punishable by death, and Chinese merchants start leaving Taiwan as a result Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
The Dutch receive news of Zheng Chenggong's plans to invade Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Zheng Chenggong departs from Kinmen Island for Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Siege of Fort Zeelandia: Fort Zeelandia surrenders to Zheng Chenggong and the Dutch depart from Taiwan; so ends Dutch Formosa Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Zheng Jing returns to Xiamen Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
The Dutch occupy Keelung Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Shi Lang attempts to invade Taiwan but his fleet is scattered by a storm Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Chinese troops attempt to dislodge the Dutch from Keelung but fail Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
The Dutch abandon Keelung after alienating local indigenous villages Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Zheng Jing re-enters Xiamen (Amoy) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Zheng Jing's forces under Liu Guoxuan attempt to conquer Zhangzhou but fail Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Zheng Jing departs from Xiamen Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Zheng Jing dies and his son Zheng Kezang succeeds him, only to be ousted by Zheng Keshuang Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Battle of Penghu: Qing commander Shi Lang leads an attack on the Zheng fleet near Penghu (Pescadores) but fails Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Taiwan is made a prefecture of Fujian, governed by a prefect, under which are magistrates of three counties, Zhuluo, Taiwan, and Fengshan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Lin Qianguang writes an account of Taiwanese indigenous peoples Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Taiwanese indigenous people rebel in northern Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (17th century):
Annual arrivals in Taiwan reach tens of thousands despite official restrictions Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
The first regulations on a permit system are recorded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
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 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Due to the Zhu Yigui uprising, Han-indigenous territories are separated via 54 stelae marking the boundaries of the frontier area Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Changhua County is created Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Tax registers are expanded to Changhua County Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Those without property in mainland China or relatives in Taiwan are barred from entering Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Migrants are allowed to take children and wives to Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Families on the mainland are allowed to move to Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
A total of 47 indigenous schools are created Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Reclamation of indigenous land is banned Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Legal migration to Taiwan is ended Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Han-indigenous boundaries are rebuilt Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Immigrant population in Taiwan number 600,147 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Han-indigenous boundaries are rebuilt Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Two indigenous affairs sub-prefects are appointed to manage indigenous affairs Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Chinese settlers start moving into Yilan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Immigrant population in Taiwan number 839,800 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Chiayi and Changhua prefectures go to war over gambling debts and more than 400 villages are destroyed Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Han-indigenous boundaries are rebuilt Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Lin Shuangwen rebellion: Ling Shuangwen rebels and takes over Changhua Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
A settler named Wu Sha tries to claim Kavalan territory in modern Yilan but is repelled Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Lin Shuangwen rebellion: The rebels are defeated Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Han-indigenous boundaries are rebuilt Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Chen Zhouchuan rebellion Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Settler Wu Sha receives financial support from the local government to colonize Yilan but fails to register the land due to lack of official recognition Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (18th century):
Cai Qian rebellion Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Pirate Cai Qian is surrounded by the Qing navy and commits suicide. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Due to fear of piracy, the emperor officially recognizes land previously colonized in Yilan as part of administrated territory Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Han Chinese population in Taiwan reaches 1,944,000, 70% residing in the south Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Northeast Taiwan is taken over by Chinese people Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Some settlers fake indigenous land-lease documents to colonize central Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Settlers in central Taiwan are evicted by government troops Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Immigrant population in Taiwan number 1,786,883 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Zhang Bing rebellion Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Qing authorities demarcate Chinese territories in Taiwan and prohibit Chinese settlers from encroaching on native lands Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Lin Gong rebellion Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Convention of Beijing: Danshui and Anping are opened to foreigners Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Dai Wansheng rebels Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Lin Wencha is promoted to commander-in-chief of Fujian troops, the highest position ever attained by a Taiwanese during the Qing dynasty Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Dai Wansheng's rebellion is defeated Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
American military expedition sent to Kenting in response to the Rover incident. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Camphor War: British Navy occupies Anping over rights to export camphor without regard for Chinese regulations Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Government troops are decreased from 14,425 to 7,621 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Mudan Incident: Ryukyuan sailors shipwreck off of southern Taiwan and Paiwan people mistake them for enemies, causing the death of 54 mariners Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Japanese invasion of Taiwan (1874): Japan sends a punitive expedition to Taiwan in retribution for the Mudan Incident and forces the Qing dynasty to pay indemnities Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Taiwan is divided into two prefectures, Taipeh Prefecture and a modified Taiwan Prefecture Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Government troops are decreased to 4,500 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Keelung Campaign: French forces try to land at Keelung but are forced to withdraw by Chinese troops Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Keelung Campaign: The French evacuate from Keelung Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Cadastral reform survey begins Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Taiwan is reorganized as Taiwan Province with Liu Mingchuan as its first governor Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Construction on a Taipei-Hsinchu road begins Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Cadastral reform survey is completed Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Construction of the Taipei-Keelung road is completed Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Construction of the Taipei-Hsinchu road is completed Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Pescadores Campaign (1895): Japan seizes Penghu (Pescadores) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Yunlin massacre: 6,000 Taiwanese are massacred by the Japanese at Yunlin Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
More than 6,400 (23%) registered Taiwanese residents leave for mainland China Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
The Bank of Taiwan established to encourage Japanese investment Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (19th century):
Sun Zhongshan visits Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Some 12,000 "bandit-rebels" are killed by the Japanese Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Population census records 2,492,784 Chinese, 82,795 "mountain people", and a total of 3,039,751 Taiwanese residents Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Beipu uprising: Hakka people and Saisiyat indigenouss rebel against Japanese rule unsuccessfully Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Liang Qichao visits Taiwan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Japanese forces engage in a campaign bring indigenouss on the east coast under government control Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Truku War: The Truku people rebel against Japanese rule unsuccessfully Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Taiwan Doukakai comes under attack by Japanese residents and authorities in Taiwan, and it is quickly disbanded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
The Taiwanese Cultural Association is founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Population of Taiwan grows to 3,993,408 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
The Taiwanese People's Party breaks from the Taiwanese Cultural Association Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Wushe Incident: 300 Seediq people led by Mona Rudao raid a Japanese police station and attack an elementary school, killing 134 Japanese and two Han Chinese (by mistake); in response the government intensifies their efforts to subjugate the Atayal indigenous people Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Chinese language in newspapers is banned and Classical Chinese is removed from the school curriculum Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Compulsory primary education begins. Enrollment rates reached 71.3% for Taiwanese children (including 86.4% for indigenous children) and 99.6% for Japanese children in Taiwan making Taiwan's enrollment rate the second highest in Asia after Japan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Taiwan is bombed by American forces as part of Allied effort to defeat Japan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Hirohito surrender broadcast: Hirohito announces Japan's surrender Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Taipei's rice market closes due to a riot Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
More than 31,000 refugees enter Taiwan per week Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
KMT retreat to Taiwan]] Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Chiang Kai-shek admits that he is personally responsible for the loss of mainland China at his inaugural ceremony for resuming the presidency of the Guomindang Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Land Reform in Taiwan: The government starts selling public land to tenant farmers, nearly a fifth of Taiwan's arable land Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Agricultural exports reach U.S.$114 million Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Land Reform in Taiwan: Amount of land available to landlords is restricted and excess land is sold to tillers Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Battle of Yijiangshan Islands: People's Liberation Army forces ROC forces off the Yijiangshan Islands Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Second Taiwan Strait Crisis: People's Liberation Army attacks Kinmen and the Matsu Islands but fail to take them Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Chiang Kai-shek's presidency is extended past two terms Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Slightly over half of Taiwan's population lives in urban areas Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Taiwanese Hokkien language is banned in schools and official settings Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Population of Taiwan grows to 12,628,000 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Compulsory education is extended from 6 to 9 years Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Taiwan's Gini coefficient falls to 0.321 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
China and the United Nations: The United Nations recognizes the People's Republic of China as the government of China. The Republic of China withdraws from the United Nations. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Population of Taiwan grows to 16,150,000 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
The United States withdraws recognition of the Republic of China and recognizes the People's Republic of China. Four months later, the United States Congress passes the Taiwan Relations Act which establishes unofficial relations. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Hsinchu Science Park founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Population of Taiwan grows to 19,258,000 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Lieyu Massacre was covered up on the frontline of Kinmen Defense Command Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Wild Lily student movement in Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Legislative Yuan and National Assembly elected in 1947 were forced to resign. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Fair Trade Law enacted. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
National Health Insurance begins. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
US government reverses policy and allows President Lee Teng-hui to visit the US. The People's Republic of China responds with the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis by launching a series of missiles into the waters off Taiwan. The Taiwan stock market loses one-third of its value. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
President Bill Clinton dispatches the USS Nimitz supercarrier to patrol the Taiwan Strait. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Private cellular phone companies begin services. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Resolution on Taiwan's Future Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (20th century):
Chen Shui-bian, the opposition candidate from the DPP, elected president by a lead of 2.5% of votes marking the end of the KMT status as the ruling party. Voter turnout was 82.69%; first peaceful transfer of power. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (21st century):
Three mini-links between Kinmen, Matsu and the mainland of Fujian begins. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (21st century):
Entry into the World Trade Organization. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (21st century):
SARS outbreaks. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (21st century):
Second north-south freeway completed. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (21st century):
The first direct commercial airplane flights from Beijing to Taipei for the Chinese New Year. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (21st century):
Rename "Chiang Kai-shek International Airport" to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (21st century):
Taiwan's first high-speed rail line, Taiwan High Speed Rail, begins operation. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (21st century):
Red Line of the Kaohsiung MRT completed. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (21st century):
World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (21st century):
presidential election; with 51.6% of the vote, KMT candidate Ma Ying-jeou defeats DPP candidate Tsai Ing-wen. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (21st century):
Ma Ying-jeou meets Pope Francis, the first ROC president to meet with the pope. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (21st century):
Sunflower Student Movement, students occupy the Legislative Yuan force to halt the enforcement of Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (21st century):
Ma Ying-jeou meets with CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping in Singapore, the first Cross-Strait leader meeting. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (21st century):
presidential election; with 56.3% of the vote, DPP candidate Tsai Ing-wen defeats KMT candidate Eric Chu. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (21st century):
First COVID-19 case in Taiwan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Taiwanese history" (21st century):
