1683 ⟶ Qing Dynasty Annexes Taiwan

China conquers the Kingdom of Tungning and annexes Taiwan.
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⚔️ Han Dynasty Conquest of the Dian Kingdom

China conquers Dian.⟶
Han Dynasty Conquest of the Dian Kingdom (-116)
WarfareMilitary ExpansionHan DynastyConquestImperialismRegional Power
ChinaChina

⚔️ Manchu Conquest of China and the Qing Dynasty's Rise

The Manchu conquer China ending the Ming dynasty. The subsequent Qing dynasty rules until 1912.⟶
Manchu Conquest of China and the Qing Dynasty's Rise (1644)
Qing DynastyManchuMing DynastyConquestDynastic ChangeEmpireMilitary History
ChinaChina

⚔️ Koxinga's Capture of Taiwan and Founding of the Kingdom of Tungning

Koxinga captures Taiwan from the Dutch and founds the Kingdom of Tungning, which rules until 1683.⟶
Koxinga's Capture of Taiwan and Founding of the Kingdom of Tungning (1662)
Military HistoryColonialismMing DynastyDutch East India CompanySiege
TaiwanTaiwanNetherlandsNetherlandsChinaChina

⚔️ Qing Dynasty Annexes Taiwan

China conquers the Kingdom of Tungning and annexes Taiwan.⟶
Qing Dynasty Annexes Taiwan (1683)
Qing DynastyAnnexationConquestChinese HistoryImperialismMaritime History
ChinaChinaTaiwanTaiwan

💥 Third Taiwan Strait Crisis Begins

July 21: The Third Taiwan Strait Crisis begins.⟶
Third Taiwan Strait Crisis Begins (1995)
Cross-Strait RelationsBallistic MissilesTensions
TaiwanTaiwanChinaChina

💥 China's Military Exercises Around Taiwan Following Pelosi Visit

August 4: China conducts its largest ever military exercise around Taiwan in response to a controversial visit by Nancy Pelosi.⟶
China's Military Exercises Around Taiwan Following Pelosi Visit (2022)
Cross-Strait RelationsDiplomacyGeopoliticsSovereigntyRegional Tensions
ChinaChinaTaiwanTaiwan