Historical Events tagged with "kinmen"
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TransAsia Airways Flight 235 Crashes into River
TransAsia Airways Flight 235, carrying 58 people, was on a routine flight from Taipei to Kinmen when it tragically crashed into the Keelung River shortly after takeoff. The aircraft lost altitude and hit a bridge, leading to significant destruction. Emergency responders recovered multiple victims from the water, resulting in the loss of 43 lives. The tragedy raised concerns regarding airline safety protocols and aircraft maintenance in the region.
Continue ReadingChina and Taiwan Sign Kinmen Agreement
In Kinmen, representatives of the Red Cross organizations from mainland China and Taiwan reached a significant agreement addressing the repatriation of illegal immigrants and criminal suspects. Following two tragic incidents related to repatriation that occurred in the preceding months, the talks aimed to establish a more humane and efficient process for handling such cases. This agreement marks a pioneering effort by non-governmental organizations to resolve cross-strait issues, symbolizing a rare instance of cooperation.
Continue ReadingTaiwanese Military Attacks Vietnamese Refugees
On March 7, 1987, Taiwanese military forces conducted an operation in Donggang, Lieyu, Kinmen, resulting in the deaths of 19 unarmed Vietnamese refugees. The refugees were aboard a boat and were attempting to reach Taiwan when they were intercepted. The incident raised significant human rights concerns and drew international attention to Taiwan's treatment of refugees.
Continue ReadingQing Forces Capture Zhoushan Island
Zhu Yihai, the Prince of Lu and regent of the Southern Ming, was forced to flee when Qing forces successfully captured Zhoushan Island. The capture marked a significant military gain for the Qing Dynasty as they consolidated control over coastal regions. Zhu Yihai sought refuge in Kinmen, a strategy indicative of the ongoing struggle between the Qing and the remaining Ming loyalists amid the broader context of the dynastic transition. The loss of Zhoushan represented both a tactical and symbolic blow to the Southern Ming authority.
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