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Republic of Taiwan

The Republic of Taiwan can refer to two different concepts.

One is short lived republic that existed on Taiwan between the removal of Qing forces and the establishment of Japanese control of the island in 1895.

The second refers to a goal of Taiwan independence in creating a Taiwanese state separate from China, covering the areas currently controlled by the Republic of China.

Presidents of the Republic of Taiwan

Tang Ching-sung[?] (May 25, 1895 - June 5, 1895)
Liu Yung-fu[?] (June 5, 1895 - October 21, 1895)

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