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Why was formosa changed to Taiwan?
Japan ruled the island of Formosa as part of their territory from about 1895 until the end of WW2. Part of the treaty ending the war was return of the island to China. The name then reverted to the Chinese and Taiwanese name 'Taiwan' meaning 'Big Island'. Most Americans today don't realize that Taiwan had its own culture and language before the Japanese occupation and before the mainland Chinese retreated to the island in 1949.
Who are Americas allies today?
As of today we got (major allies: UK, France , germany, Taiwan, japan , south Korea , Russia (for the most part), Australia, Canada and pretty much all of western Europe.
When Japan seized Hong Kong on December 8 1941 from where was the attack mounted?
The Battle of Hong Kong took place during the Pacific campaign of World War II. It began on 8 December 1941 and ended on Christmas Day with Hong Kong, then a Crown colony, surrendering to the Empire of Japan
An island off the coast of southeastern China where Chiang Kai-shek and other Nationalist leaders fled from the Communists in 1949?
They were forced to flee on a little island called Taiwan.
Who are the current allies and enemies of the Philippines?
If you are to base the military alliances of the Philippines towards the US Mutual defense treaty, then it would be the following: US, Japan, Australia, Canada (guys that supported the PH's claim to West Philippine Sea) aggressors? probably just China as we do not have land boundaries to dispute much. those who aren't very friendly: Hong-kong and Taiwan
When was Taiwan Army of Japan created?
Taiwan Army of Japan was created in 1919.
Did Japan control Taiwan?
Taiwan was a colony of Japan from 1895 to 1945. During World War II, Japan banned the use of the Chinese language in Taiwan. The country of Taiwan joined with China after Japan's defeat in WWII.
Is Japan near to Taiwan?
Both Taiwan and Japan are islands off the east coast of the Asian subcontinent. The island of Taiwan is only about 400 miles southwest off the tip of Japan.
Which island country is located to the northeast of china-japan or Taiwan?
Japan lies to the northeast of China, and Taiwan is directly east of China.
Is Taiwan a city in Japan?
No. Taiwan has it's own little island.
What country is Taiwan closest to?
Technically, it's Japan. The westernmost point of Japan, on Yonaguni Island, is roughly 60 miles east of Taiwan.
The Treaty of Shimonoseki required China to?
Pay Japan for the losses during the war + Give Taiwan to Japan
What islands are in Asia?
Some of the islands are the Philipines, Taiwan, Japan, and Indonesia.
Why did Japan people migrated to Taiwan?
Because long time ago, China and Japan had a fight, and China lose. So China give Taiwan to Japan
Which island was acquired by Japan?
Taiwan
Is Taiwan near Japan?
Yes,it is.
Which three island chains to the west of China were significant for trade?
the 3 island chains east of china are Taiwan( to Taiwan!), Japan, and Philippines
