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CHN 260 Introduction to Chinese Civilization

CHN 260 Introduction to Chinese Civilization. Unit 8-2 Taiwan. Formosa (Beautiful Island - from Portuguese) Taiwan Republic of China Republic of China in Taiwan. Historical Background. Taiwan 1624-1662 Dutch, Spanish controlled 1683 -1895 China’s territory, ruled by Qing dynasty

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CHN 260 Introduction to Chinese Civilization

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  1. CHN 260 Introduction to Chinese Civilization Unit 8-2 Taiwan

  2. Formosa (Beautiful Island - from Portuguese) • Taiwan • Republic of China • Republic of China in Taiwan

  3. Historical Background Taiwan • 1624-1662 Dutch, Spanish controlled • 1683 -1895 China’s territory, ruled by Qing dynasty • 1895 – 1945 Japanese rule • 1945 – 1949 China’s territory • 1949 – present. The major territory of Republic of China Republic of China • 1912 Established by Sun Yat-sen (leader of Nationalist Party) • 1949 defeated by China Communist Party in Nationalist-Communist Civil War, relocated the government to Taiwan • 1949 – present. Republic of China in Taiwan

  4. What happened to ROC in 1949 Nationalist government evacuated to Taiwan

  5. Taiwan (ROC) • Territory - Actual controlled territories include the islands of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor islands • Language – Mandarin Chinese • Dialects- Taiwanese, Hakka Formosan • Capital - Taipei • National anthem • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef3SghEsDZI • National flag

  6. Where is Taiwan? Taiwan

  7. Population 23,261,747 • Area 36,193 sq kilometers (13,174 sq. mi.) • Ethnic groups • 98% Han people 70% Hoklo (Fujian) 14% Hakka 14% Mainlanders (外省人) • 2% Taiwanese aborigines

  8. Government Structure

  9. Political Parties Two Major parties • Chinese Nationalist Party (Kuomintang) 中國國民黨 • Democratic Progressive Party 民主進步黨 Others • People First Party 親民黨 • Taiwan Solidarity Union 台灣團結聯盟 • New Party, Taiwan Independence Party, Third Society Party,…etc.

  10. Legislature • Elected directly by people of Taiwan • Legislative Yuan has 113 members • Seats last four years • Single Chamber (one house)

  11. Current Parties with representation in the Legislative Yuan

  12. Democratic Progress • 1949- 1980s Chinese Nationalist one-party rule (Martial law) • 1986 the first opposition party Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was formed. • 1996 first time of direct presidential election in the history of the ROC • 2000 first non-Kuomintang (KMT) President

  13. Foreign Relations • 1949 – 1970 acknowledged internationally as the official country - ROC • 1971 withdrew from UN and its position in the Security Council • 1978 The United States officially cut ties with ROC (One-China Policy) • Present Taiwan still maintains official diplomatic relations with 23 sovereign nations mostly in Central America and Africa.

  14. Economy • 1950 – 1970 promotion of Taiwanese exports • 1970 -2000 Quick industrialization and Rapid growth “Taiwan Miracle” (one of 4 Asian Tigers) • 2001 into recession,first negative growth since 1947 • 2012 Foreign reserves: $3,992.16 billion (Oct 2012, ranked 4th) • GDP has averaged about 8% growthduring the past three decades. • Taipei 101, was the tallest building in the world (2004-2010) currently 3rd tallest in the world.

  15. Socio-Cultural • Distinctive blend of Chinese , Japanese, and Western influences • Popular sports include basketball and baseball. Cheerleading performances and billiard are quite fashionable. • Karaoke, drawn from contemporary Japanese culture, is extremely popular in Taiwan, where it is known as KTV • Food • Entertainment

  16. Food • Stinky Tofu • Thousand year eggs • Ba-wan • Minced pork on rice • Shaved ice • Blood pudding

  17. Entertainment • An Lee • Grouching Tiger Hidden Dragon • Brokeback Mountain • Hulk • Life of Pi • Jay Chou

  18. Religion • Over 93% of Taiwanese are combination of the polytheistic ancient Chinese religion , Buddhism ,Confucianism, and Taoism  • 4.5% are Christian • 2.5% are adherents of other religions, such as Islam.

  19. Issues • National identification (“Chinese Taipei”) • Cross-Strait relations (history of US support/anti communism) • Taiwan independence and/or Chinese reunification

  20. Here’s a video of bizarre foods in Taiwan by Andrew Zimmern. It’s only a 8 minute clip. But it’s a good one. It talks about the scooters, the subway, and the night market. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SMPkyamuR8

  21. Final examination will cover unit 5-7. Study the fact lists for review purposes. • The test will have 50 items. The total score is 25. • Date and time: December 13, Thursday 10:15 • The location will be announced through email. Don’t miss it.

  22. Course evaluation

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