At the Empire's Frontier

Taiwan: A People's History Season 1 Episode 3

Overview:
When Taiwan was incorporated into the Qing Empire, the Qing dynasty was at its peak, enjoying peace and prosperity throughout the reigns of Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong. However, the Qing adopted a cautious and passive approach to governing this small, uninhabited island. In 1684, the "Ban on Crossing to Taiwan" was issued, prohibiting soldiers and civilians from bringing their families with them and requiring a permit. Consequently, most people resorted to smuggling themselves across the border. Despite the sea barrier, Han Chinese immigrants adapted to the challenging new life on the island, cultivating a life experience of hard work and perseverance that has been passed down from generation to generation. When Han Chinese first arrived in Taiwan, they were prohibited from bringing their families with them, so many married women from the plains. This served as a way to gain control of the land and, through intermarriage, to blend Han Chinese and Taiwanese aborigines.

Genre : Documentary

Actors : -

Release Date : 2007-02-12

Duration : 46 menit

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Other Episodes (Season 1)

The Dawn of the Island
1. The Dawn of the Island
Formosa
2. Formosa
At the Empire's Frontier
3. At the Empire's Frontier
Challenges from Overseas
4. Challenges from Overseas
Japanese Colonization
5. Japanese Colonization
Era of Awakening
6. Era of Awakening
Tragedy Continued
7. Tragedy Continued
Sail to Democracy
8. Sail to Democracy


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