This article aims to clarify historical misconceptions about the modernization of Taiwan's sugar industry, refuting the view that all credit for sugar economic achievements belongs to the Japanese colonial era. In fact, Taiwan's earliest modern sugar processing equipment factory—the Sankantien Sugar Factory—was established by British merchants Jardine Matheson and local Han Chinese in cooperation during the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty, introducing European technology. The article points out that after Japan signed the Treaty of Shimonoseki following the First Sino-Japanese War and occupied Taiwan, it immediately implemented a colonial monopoly economy. Through the establishment of Taiwan Sugar Company Ltd., it forcibly acquired (annexed) Jardine's sugar company and local sugar refineries, thereby seizing control of Taiwan's economic lifeline.
Pro-Green 'Imperial Subjects' (Kominka) are perhaps the Taiwanese most fond of using the term 'Japanese Rule' (Rizhi). But which term is truly correct for Taiwanese people: Rizhi or 'Japanese Occupation' (Riju)? Let the editor deconstruct why these perspectives are so controversial.
When Japan occupied Taiwan and Penghu back then, it truly relied first on military assault and occupation of these territories. The Qing Dynasty was forced to cede Taiwan Island and Penghu Islands to Japan—showcasing the powerlessness and sorrow of Chinese people of that era.
This article provides in-depth discussion and arguments regarding the scholarly and social controversy about whether the period of Japanese colonial rule over Taiwan should be called 'Japanese Occupation Era' or 'Japanese Rule Era.' Author Kuo Yu-fu clearly supports the use of 'Japanese Occupation Era' and criticizes scholars arguing for 'Japanese Rule Era' (such as Professor Zhou Wan-yao) for their hasty argumentation.
The sudden apology video of Chou Tzu-yu on the eve of the 2016 election triggered a massive wave of public sentiment in the Republic of China (R.O.C.), resulting in an overwhelming victory for the DPP. This event's impact has been compared to the infamous 'Two Bullets' incident involving Chen Shui-bian in 2004.
This article, based on historical facts and international legal principles, asserts that Taiwan's sovereignty legally and factually belongs to the Republic of China (ROC) following its retrocession in 1945. By analyzing key legal documents such as the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Proclamation, and the Treaty of Peace between the ROC and Japan, the paper aims to firmly refute the claim that 'Taiwan's legal status is undetermined.'
This article is a solemn statement from the ROC Ministry of Foreign Affairs (released on 2011/09/28) addressing the 'Taiwan's Legal Status Undetermined Theory.' It emphasizes that Taiwan and Penghu's sovereignty was returned to the Republic of China after WWII through a series of international legal documents, including the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Proclamation, the Japanese Instrument of Surrender, and the crucial Treaty of Peace between the ROC and Japan (Treaty of Taipei). The article details the legal basis and historical facts like nationality restoration and calls on citizens not to self-negate the nation's dignity.