Taiwan: A People's History

The Dawn of the Island (1x1)

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During the Age of Exploration in the 16th century, European merchant ships, armed with powerful ships and artillery, swept the world. In 1543 or 1544, a Portuguese merchant ship departed from Macao, bound for Japan, and discovered Taiwan Island during its voyage. This gave the island, located in Southeast Asian waters, its common name: "Formosa - The Beautiful Island." From the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age and the Iron Age, people on Taiwan Island have been moving in and out of different places at different times. Various forms of life have taken root and sprouted here. Humanity has learned, adapted, and survived here, building a unique vitality. All of this accelerated with the arrival of the 17th century, marking the beginning of Taiwan's history.