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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