History
The Republic of China was founded in 1912 on the philosophical blueprint of the Three Principles of the People formulated by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, bringing an end to China’s millennia-old tradition of feudal monarchy and launching the monumental mission of forging a just, modern and prosperous society. Since the relocation of the ROC government from the Chinese mainland to Taiwan in 1949, the ROC has matured into a free-market, multiparty democracy, economic powerhouse, fortress of Chinese traditional culture and key player in maintaining regional peace and stability. More information on ROC history here.
- Home again October 2012 Taiwan Review
Taiwan celebrates the return of the Free China junk.
- New perspectives: the 60th anniversary of the ROC-Japan Peace Treaty 09/01/2012 Taiwan Panorama
For a long time controversial questions about sovereignty over Taiwan have confounded the nation’s people, and consumed much national energy. The issue has huge importance for questions on the status and future of the ROC.
- A new take on the Diaoyutai issue 09/01/2012 Taiwan Panorama
International law specialist Dr. Shaw Han-yi put forward new evidence that Japan acknowledged back in the -Meiji period that the Diao-yu-tais belonged to China, so that they should have been returned to the Republic of China under the terms of the ROC-Japan Peace Treaty.
- Mapping Taiwan: a journey through history 03/21/2012 Taiwan Today
Taiwan's rich history is channeled through a cartographic lens in Jerome Keating's latest tale of imperial and mercantile pursuits hidden in ancient maps about the island.
- The contrasting sentiments toward the Japanese colonial rule in Korea and Taiwan December 2011
Institute for National Policy Research
Observing both sectors of the economy, the Koreans received comparatively less benefits from Japanese endeavors than did the Taiwanese, which definitely contributed to the more hostile response and sentiments toward Japanese rule in Korea.
- Old Seediq hunting grounds—the Nenggao historic trail January 2012 Taiwan Panorama
“Taiwan has many historic trails, but the Neng-gao Trail is the most amazing!”
- Walking through worlds of wonder: hiking the historic trails of Taiwan November 2011 Taiwan Panorama
Five major mountain ranges traverse the island of Taiwan from north to south. With over 250 peaks of 3,000 meters or higher, Taiwan has one of the densest concentrations of high peaks among all the islands of the world.
- In the land of the Atayal-Nan'ao historic trail November 2011 Taiwan Panorama
Old trails are historic relics bequeathed by earlier inhabitants of the land we call home. Signs of the past, left behind by many different ethnic groups, can be found along such trails.
- One reservation remains in our centennial celebrations 10/13/2011 China Post
The jubilant yearlong celebration is all right, if it is not funded by the government, which is having a really hard time attempting to reduce at least a bit of the colossal mountain of national debt.
- An engineer with the common touch October 2011 Taiwan Review
Colonial Japan’s Hatta Yoichi has found lasting respect in Taiwan.
- Taipei's evolving modernity October 2011 Taiwan Panorama
The map of Taipei City today is covered with layer after layer of time.
- Kaohsiung "light"--the city of industry diversifies October 2011 Taiwan Panorama
Just a year before the ROC centennial, the nation overhauled its administrative structure by expanding from two to five the number of special municipalities.
- Assessing presidential history August 2011 Taiwan Review
A US academic argues that Taiwan’s democratization suffered under former President Chen Shui-bian.
- Images of the missing track July 2011 Taiwan Review
An American photographer’s book yields a bonanza of rare railway images from the martial law era.
- Taiwan's love affair with gold July 2011 Taiwan Panorama
Ten years ago, gold prices were in the doldrums and the metal "not worth much more than copper." But times have changed. The alchemy of low global interest rates and currency devaluations has transformed gold back into an essential component of investment portfolios.