1895 Japanese invasion of Taiwan

May 29 – November 18, 1895 · Taiwan Island

Result Japanese victory

Japan invaded Taiwan after China gave the island to Japan in the Treaty of Shimonoseki. Japanese troops defeated the forces of the short-lived Republic of Formosa and took control of the island.

Japan

Republic of Formosa

Other

Strength and losses

Japan Killed c. 4,800

Killed
c. 12,560