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Capitulation of Tainan
- When
- 21 October 1895
- Where
- Tainan
Tainan, the capital of the Republic of Formosa, capitulated to Japanese forces in October 1895, ending the short-lived republic.
The city of Tainan, the second capital of the Republic of Formosa, fell to the invading forces of the Japanese Empire. This capitulation extinguished the republic, which had existed for 151 days, and established Japanese control over the island.
Sources
- Republic of Formosa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
- Tainan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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