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Capitulation of Tainan
Part of Japanese invasion of Taiwan (1895)
Date21 October 1895
Location
Tainan-fu, Taiwan (modern-day Tainan, Taiwan)
Result

Japanese victory

  • Collapse of the Republic of Formosa
Belligerents
Empire of Japan Republic of Formosa
Commanders and leaders
Kabayama Sukenori Liu Yongfu  Surrendered
Strength

19,000 marines

21,000 sailors

6 warships
26,000 volunteer tribes
Casualties and losses

98 killed

200 wounded
Heavy

The Capitulation of Tainan, on 21 October 1895, was the last act in the Japanese invasion of Taiwan. The capitulation ended the brief existence of the Republic of Formosa and inaugurated the era of Japanese colonial rule in Taiwan.

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