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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.
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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 ruled China before Mao in World War 2?
The Nationalists under Chiang Kai Shek. In the aftermath of WW II the Communists prevailed in the ensuing Chinese Civil War and the Nationalists fled to Formosa which is now known as Taiwan.
Who used brinkmanship during formosa crisis?
Both the People's Republic of China and the United States used brinksmanship in the Formosa Crisis. The threat of nuclear annihilation softened and made the crisis less important to the saber rattling sides.
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
How does the Chinese civil war lead to the formation of Taiwan?
it doesnt.
What country changed its name from formosa?
That would be Taiwan.
When was Taiwan the Formosa created?
Taiwan the Formosa was created in 1993.
What is new name of formosa?
Taiwan is the new name of FORMOSA.. :]
What is the nickname of Taiwan?
'Formosa' is the formal name of Taiwan. Formosa isn't really considered as a nickname but it is another name for Taiwan.
What was Taiwan previously known as?
Formosa, the name given it as a colony of the Netherlands from 1624 to 1662. In 1544, a Portuguese ship sighted the main island of Taiwan and dubbed it "Ilha Formosa", which means "Beautiful Island." It was occupied only by indigenous aborigines. In 1624, the Dutch established a commercial base on Taiwan.
What the nickname of Taiwan?
'Formosa' is the formal name of Taiwan. Formosa isn't really considered as a nickname but it is another name for Taiwan.
What is the nickname Taiwan?
'Formosa' is the formal name of Taiwan. Formosa isn't really considered as a nickname but it is another name for Taiwan.
Formosa is today known as?
Formosa is an Island near China which is now called Taiwan.
Where did Chiang and his nationalist flee to?
they fled to the island of Taiwan, where they established the Republic of China.
Why was Taiwan named Formosa?
Formosa is Portuguese for Beautiful Island
What did they call Taiwan?
Formosa
Which country was formerly known as Formosa?
Taiwan was formerly known as Formosa.
