The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files
FORMOSA FILES IN CHINESE! CH50-原漢族群的界線「土牛溝」—不斷後退的臺灣「番界」
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Mar 26, 2025 Dive into Taiwan's complex history of land disputes as Han Chinese settlers increasingly encroached on indigenous territories. Discover the historical boundaries of '土牛沟' (Tu Niu Gou) and the conflicts that arose during the Qing Dynasty. The podcast unpacks the challenges of enforcing these boundaries and the effects of colonial encroachments by both the Qing and Japanese. Learn how treaties were left unfulfilled and how geography shaped ethnic jurisdictions amidst growing tensions.
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Land Disputes in Early Taiwan
- Disputes arose between Han settlers and Pingpu Indigenous people over land, often involving deceitful tactics.
- These tactics, including offering a few bolts of cloth for large tracts of land, began during Dutch colonization.
Qing Dynasty's Boundary Efforts
- The Qing Dynasty attempted to establish boundaries using stone markers and natural barriers to prevent conflict between Han settlers and indigenous people.
- This proved ineffective as the markers were ignored, prompting the digging of ditches, known as 土牛溝.
Ineffective Ditches
- The ditches, often accompanied by steel markers, proved ineffective in preventing encroachment.
- This method was similar to practices worldwide.