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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Quick takeaways
- The Qing Dynasty's attempts to establish boundaries between Han settlers and indigenous peoples were largely ineffective, leading to ongoing land conflicts.
- Japanese colonial strategies significantly intensified the exploitation of indigenous territories, utilizing systematic encroachment and coercion unlike previous Qing methods.
Deep dives
Conflicts Over Land Ownership in Qing Dynasty Taiwan
During the Qing Dynasty, land ownership conflicts arose primarily between Han settlers and the indigenous Plain people, as increasing Han migration sought to claim indigenous lands. The Qing government attempted to establish boundaries to minimize conflicts by digging ditches and marking the territory, though this proved ineffective as settlers quickly filled in these barriers and encroached further. Historical accounts highlight instances where the Dutch initiated land deceit tactics, which were later adopted by Han settlers to acquire vast areas through dubious means, including fraudulent marriages to secure land claims. Ultimately, the Qing government's inability to enforce these boundaries led to the rapid displacement of indigenous peoples, reflecting a broader pattern of land colonization.
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