NHD Timeline

  • Pre-existing Relations

    Dutch army was ordered to settle in Pescadores to open trade with China; Ming Dynasty General Shen You-rong demanded they leave
  • Coming Into Formosa

    China and the Dutch began trading; Dutch established trading base; Dutch administrations of Taiwan began
  • From Taiwan to Formosa

    The Dutch began to construct Fort Zeenlandia in Taiwan
  • Territory Conflicts

    The Spanish established settlements in northern Taiwan in attempt to attract Chinese merchants
  • Becoming Dominant

    The Dutch drove the Spanish out of Taiwan, becoming the role ruling power.
  • Koxinga to the Rescue!

    Chinese pirate, Koxinga, defeated and drove out the Dutch

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