Historical Events tagged with "Sino-Japanese War"
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Japanese Take Control of Tainan in Taiwan
The capitulation of Tainan marked the end of resistance against Japanese forces in Taiwan, completing Japan's conquest of the island. Following the Treaty of Shimonoseki, which concluded the First Sino-Japanese War, local forces led by General Liu Yongfu surrendered to Japanese troops after prolonged fighting. This surrender took place in Tainan, the last holdout of Chinese resistance, where Japanese forces had decisively defeated local Chinese armies over several weeks. The annexation was significant, establishing Japanese rule and influencing Taiwan's social and economic landscape.
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