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end of Governor Gonzalo
Dutch and aborigines mount attack on Spanish positions in Keelung, leading Governor Gonzalo Portillo to quickly surrender his position. -
no independence
the Republic of Taiwan is founded in response to imminent Japanese landing in the hope that the foreign community would not let an independent nation succumb to foreign aggression. -
end of grace period
end of grace period for citizens wishing to be repatriated to China and avoid becoming Japanese subjects. 6,300 people have taken advantage of the offer -
Mongolia establishes autonomous theocratic government
eighth Jebtsundamba Khutuktu became Bogdo Khan (holy ruler) of an autonomous theocratic government; a 20,000-troop army was created -
separation from China
Russia affirms Mongolia's separation from China -
China recognizes Mongolia's independence
World War II changed this relationship with China. It was in 1946, that China belatedly recognized Mongolia's independence. When China became the People's Republic in 1949 diplomatic relationship was re-established between the two countries. -
treaty signed by Soviet Union
Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Assistance and Agreement on Economic and Cultural Cooperation signed with Soviet Union -
New state Constitution adopted
third constitution promulgated since the revolution of 1921includes a lengthy preamble that acclaims the successes of the revolution and notes the importance of the "fraternal socialist assistance of the Soviet Union" to growth and development in Mongolia -
Mongolia admitted to United Nations
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Treaty signed with China
Treaty on a border control system signed with China -
Red Line of the Kaohsiung MRT completed (taiwan)
started on October 24, 2001 is about 28.3 kilometres (17.6 mi) north-south -
boycott in taiwan
presidential election; with 58.48% of the vote, KMT candidate Ma defeats DPP candidate Hsieh. Many voters boycott the referenda on whether and how to join UN so the level of voter participation required for referenda to be considered valid is not achieved
