The history of the island of Taiwan dates back tens of thousands of years to the earliest known evidence of human habitation. [1][2] The sudden appearance of a culture based on agriculture …

A survey of notable events and people in the history of Taiwan. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, the island of Taiwan lies roughly 100 miles (160 km) off the coast of southeastern China.

Dec 30, 2025 · China has been staging live-fire military drills around Taiwan featuring aircraft, warships and rocket launches.

The following timeline focuses on Taiwan’s recorded history dating from about 400 years ago, although it has been home to Malayo-Polynesian peoples for many millenniums.

Explore the detailed timeline of Taiwan's history, from its early indigenous settlements and colonial periods to its current status as a vibrant democratic society.

The history of Taiwan is a subject of continuing research and debate both inside Taiwan and across the world. Below is a curated overview of key historical moments and developments in …

This article is about the history of the island of Taiwan. For the history of the polity which currently governs Taiwan, see History of the Republic of China.

Timeline of important dates and major events in the history of Taiwan. Illustrated list of events and people from our today in history archives.

Aug 28, 2025 · Discover Taiwan's history from Indigenous roots and colonial forts to Japanese-era hot springs and modern democracy, where the past lives on in every journey.

Jan 3, 2025 · Taiwan's history spans tens of thousands of years, [1] beginning with the earliest evidence of human habitation and the emergence of an agricultural culture around 3000 BCE, …