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Taiwan’s Penghu Islands: Life in a Military Outpost | EP3 | Frontline Residents

Taiwan’s Penghu Islands (澎湖) have been an important site of military activity for centuries, and have hosted U.S. military groups since the mid-century. Discover stories of how the U.S.-Penghu relationship has influenced the development of businesses and ways of life on Penghu. Penghu’s history is rife with military conflict, as the islands have been home to troops from various countries since the Age of Exploration. French, Dutch, Chinese, and American forces have all at one time had a presence on the Penghu Islands. In this episode of Frontline Residents, we tell the story of how and why Penghu became an important military outpost in the Taiwan Strait. In 2024, while Taiwan celebrated the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, China announced the production of a historical film about Shi Lang’s naval battle to “unify Taiwan.” The announcement served as a reminder of Penghu’s precarious position in the Taiwan Strait. Centuries ago, Penghu was more strategically important to China and had little relationship to Taiwan. However, after Koxinga drove the Dutch out of Taiwan in 1661, Penghu became an important base of military operations, and the islands have remained closely linked to Taiwan into the present day. The stationing of the American military on Penghu in the mid-century led local coffee culture to develop and initiated the founding of businesses catering to soldiers. In this way, the prospect of war on Penghu has created opportunities for residents and has become integral to their lives. Penghu residents are accustomed to both serving as, and living among, soldiers. How do these inhabitants of the Taiwan Strait balance their dependence on the military with their desires for peace? Hear the stories of Penghu residents who brew coffee for soldiers, study Penghu’s military history, and serve on the front lines. Erratum: The video states that Taiwan withdrew from the United Nations in 1979, but in fact, this happened in 1971. 1979 marked the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the United States. This shift also involved the United States severing formal diplomatic ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan). Chapters: 00:00 Penghu: Serving Soldiers, and Serving as a Soldier 01:36 U.S. Military Advisory Group and the Founding of Paris Garden Coffee Shop 03:31 U.S. Signs a Defense Treaty With the Republic of China (Taiwan) 04:29 Taiwanese History Studies Founded as an Academic Discipline 05:38 Penghu’s History and Strategic Importance 07:43 Soldiers Have Been Stationed on Penghu for Centuries 09:13 Military Conscription Is Still Required in Taiwan 10:54 Taiwanese Soldiers Sacrifice Their Freedom To Serve the Country 11:33 U.S. Has Been Involved in Cross-Strait Conflict Since Mid-Century 13:00 U.S. Expresses Support for Taiwan 14:05 After Retiring, Soldiers Still Feel Committed To Defending Taiwan 15:06 Revising the Official History of Penghu 16:34 End Credits #Penghu #澎湖 #Taiwan #MilitaryHistory #FrontlineResidents #TaiwanPlus ▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 🌏 TaiwanPlus | Taiwan to the World Breaking news and original programs. All things Taiwan at your fingertips. Visit our website » https://www.taiwanplus.com 📱 Connect with TaiwanPlus » Like us on Facebook: https://tw.plus/facebook » Tweet us on Twitter:   / taiwanplusshows   » Follow us on Instagram: https://tw.plus/instagram 🇹🇼 About TaiwanPlus TaiwanPlus is the premier international media platform providing English-language news and entertainment from Taiwan, at the heart of the most dynamic and fastest growing region on Earth.