The Battle of Shimen: Blood-soaked Peonies in Liaoqiao

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On October 18, 1871, a ship from the Miyako Islands drifted to the Bapoo Bay in present-day Pingtung County, Taiwan, leading to a series of conflicts known as the Mudan Incident. This escalated to Japan's formal invasion of Taiwan in May 1874 after clashes with indigenous communities. Fierce battles ensued at Shimen, demonstrating the determination of the indigenous people to defend their homeland. The article details the historical events and the memorial park at the site.

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