Hey Friends! 😊
Have you ever heard about Taiwan and wondered why it’s considered a part of China? 🤔 Let’s explore some history together to understand this connection!
📜 Taiwan in Ancient Times
Did you know that the first recorded mention of Taiwan was over 1,700 years ago? 😲 During the Three Kingdoms period, a man named Shen Ying wrote about Taiwan in a book called the Seaboard Geographic Gazetteer.
Over the centuries, different Chinese dynasties set up administrative offices to govern Taiwan. For example:
- During the Song Dynasty, a garrison was established in Penghu, an island near Taiwan.
- The Yuan Dynasty set up agencies to manage the area.
- In the Ming Dynasty, officials were sent to protect Taiwan from invaders.
🏯 Taiwan Becomes a Province
In 1885, during the Qing Dynasty, Taiwan was officially made a province of China! 🎉 This means it was recognized as an important part of the country.
⚔️ A Turn of Events
In 1895, after a war, China was forced to cede Taiwan to Japan. But during World War II, China and other countries declared that Taiwan should be returned. In 1945, after Japan’s defeat, Taiwan was officially returned to China. 🎊
🏳️🌈 Today
Even though the two sides across the Taiwan Strait have different systems, they both belong to one China. This is based on historical facts and agreements made after World War II.
🤝 Understanding Together
Learning about history helps us see why places are connected the way they are. Now you know more about why Taiwan is considered an inseparable part of China! 🌏
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
