The Heart-rending History of the Island Formosa

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Preface Taiwan's four hundred years of history was written in blood and tears Southern China immigrants from Chang, Chuan and Hakka, had first contacts with the indigenous people on the island Powerful nations and pirate immigrants were the new bloods in Taiwan The birth of Cheng Chen-Kung changed Taiwan's fate The recovery of Taiwan opened a wider door for the islanders The fall of Cheng Chen-Kung's rule The backbones of the island The island during the Ching Dynasty The era of combat and survival of the fittest The Japanese invasion and the French-Chinese War invigorated the island's development in Ching Dynasty Democratic Taiwan, an orphan in Asia Folk resistance against Japanese troops Law-abiding Civilians under the Japanese rein Make up to the indigenous people Improper management of KMT's advance detachment led to The February 28 Incident Originally there was no conflict between people from different provinces, but suppression of the island's culture caused a big gap between them Indulging in the safest, the most fortunate moment in Chinese history Debating on "unification or independence" is meaningless; the prior condition for the welfare of civilians on both sides is peace crossing the Taiwan Strait What good qualities do Taiwanese people possess that deserves God's special attention? Think about it. Hybridization between different blood lineages Chinese nation's blood lineages merge in Taiwan Chinese people's future holds in Pon-Lai Deities' Island, Taiwan February 28 Incident caused a great wound to Taiwan God vitalizes Taiwan incessantly The adventurous Taiwanese The love for worshipping is a Taiwanese characteristic Deviated government policies cost Taiwan's cultural development What are our special qualities? Reviving the Taiwanese spirit in order to save the Republic of China from falling God's messenger garrisons Taiwan, hopes everyone can be prepared for possible future perils while enjoying peace As a close family, we can complete our "heavenly-duty" Discover Taiwan's special qualities and glorify them The hope of the Chinese nation - Taiwan