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Taiwan became a major foodbasket serving Japan's economy. A health care system was established. The average lifespan for a Taiwanese resident was 60 years by 1945. [259] Taiwan's real GDP per capita peaked in 1942 at $1,522 and declined to $693 by 1944. [260] Wartime bombing caused significant damage to cities and harbors.
Taiwan is bombed by American forces as part of Allied effort to defeat Japan [96] 1945: 14 August: Hirohito surrender broadcast: Hirohito announces Japan's surrender [96] 25 October: Retrocession Day: Rikichi Andō signs documents "restoring" Taiwan and Penghu (Pescadores) to the Republic of China with Chen Yi appointed as Chief Executive. [96]
The Second World War's hostilities came to a close on 2 September 1945, with the defeat of the Empire of Japan and Nazi Germany.Taiwan, which had been ceded to Japan by the Treaty of Shimonoseki in 1895, was placed under the control of the Kuomintang-led Republic of China (ROC) by the promulgation of General Order No. 1 and the signing of the Instrument of Surrender on that day.
By 1945, Taiwan was isolated from Japan and its government prepared to defend against an expected invasion. ... From 1900 to 1920, Taiwan's economy was dominated by ...
The Qing dynasty incorporated Taiwan as part of Fujian province in 1684 and only declared. ... In 1945, it was handed over to the Republic of China government at the end of World War Two.
On 25 October 1945, the Japanese surrender ceremony in Taiwan took place at 10 a.m. at the Taipei Public Hall. The surrendering party was the Japanese Empire's 10th Area Army, represented by Governor-General of Taiwan and 10th Area Army Commander General Rikichi Andō. Chen Yi represented the Allied Commander-in-Chief Chiang Kai-shek to accept ...
This day was designated by the Taiwan Governor-General's Office as Taiwan Airlines Memorial Day. [1] [2] 17 May – The Truku War broke out. 28 August – The Truku War ends. [3] 22 November — Itagaki Taisuke visited Taiwan. [4]: 194 20 December — The Taiwan Assimilation Association was established. [4]: 194
This is a list of wars involving Taiwan. Taiwan has been ruled by various regimes throughout its history. Since 1945, the Republic of China controls the island.