Episode 3 of 3
Declaration of Taiwan Province
- When
- 1887
- Where
- Taipei
The Qing court formally declared Taiwan an independent province in 1887, following its separation from Fujian governance.
Passages state the province was declared in 1887. Liu Ming-chuan, appointed as the first governor, prioritized defense and modernization over the immediate establishment of provincial status, focusing on upgrading the defense industry and naval presence.
Sources
- Liu Mingchuan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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