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Alternative History: Commodore Matthew C. Perry occupies Formosa in the 1850s

Posted by By The Editor 14/04/2025Posted inAlternative History, China, Taiwan

On his way back to Japan in 1854, U.S. Commodore Matthew C. Perry anchored off Keelung in Formosa, modern-day Taiwan, for ten days. In his official reports, Perry highlighted the…

Why did the U.S. State Department not push for independence for former Japanese colony Taiwan between 1945 and 1949?

Posted by By The Editor 11/04/2025Posted inChina, Taiwan

Between 1945 and 1949, the U.S. State Department's stance on Taiwan’s status was shaped by a mix of strategic, geopolitical, and practical considerations in the complex post-World War II landscape.…

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