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Genghis Khan ( first known as Tejumin) united the Mongol clans and led them in conquering much of Asia
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Genghis Khan died in 1227 having conquereeed much of central Asia adn begun the conquest of China.
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When famine srtuck Fujian in the 17th century, a large number of chinese migrated from the mainland to Taiwan. That contribued to the large chinese settlements on the island which led to the Manchu dynasty conquering Taiwan
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The Japanese siezed Taiwan after winning a war with China in 1895. Japan kept the island until its defeat in World War 2.
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The Chinese ruled ruled Mongolia for hundered of years before the Mongolians finally push the chinese out and achieve independence.
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The most important annual festival in Mongolia of the Three Games of the Men which begin on July 11 every year. The three games are wrestling, archery, and horse racing.
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Under the influence of Russia, Mongolia became the Mongolian People's Republic in 1924.
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The Chinese Nationalists took control of Taiwan as a part of their fight with the Communists for control of mainland China. When nationalists lost to the communists in 1949, they moved their government to Taiwan. There they established The Republic of China.
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Little League became popular around the world afetr World War 2. To response to Taiwan Little League baseball teams dominating the World Series, The U.S. banned foreign teams.
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Communists ruled Mongolia for about 72 yeasr, but in 1989 the communist party lost its power, The country began moving toward political democracy and a free-interprise econmy.
