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A Brief Cultural History of Taiwan

2025-05-05 19:00:00 2025-05-05 20:00:00 America/Chicago A Brief Cultural History of Taiwan Niles-Maine District Library - Commons Meeting Room A&B

Monday, May 05
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-05 19:00:00 2025-05-05 20:00:00 America/Chicago A Brief Cultural History of Taiwan Niles-Maine District Library - Commons Meeting Room A&B

Niles-Maine District Library

Commons Meeting Room A&B

Explore Taiwan's history, cultural ties to China, and its complex UN status over the last century. Understand how this subtropical island became culturally Chinese with presenter Yvonne Wolf.

May is Asian-Pacific Month. Join Yvonne Wolf in a lecture explaining the history and culture of Taiwan.   The Republic of China or Formosa is a common name used for Taiwan in the last 50 years. Since then, some people have been anticipating a conflict coming to a head with China. When and how did this subtropical country become culturally Chinese? What has been the UN status of this island republic in the last century?  Understanding the historical and cultural background of this country will help Americans make up our minds about any future conflicts. 

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