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Today, I'm going to talk to you about a little-known turning point in the history of the late Qing Dynasty: the Japanese invasion of Taiwan in 1874. This is not only a conflict, but also a microcosm of the challenges and opportunities facing China. Let's travel back in time and discover this amazing history.

In 1874, Japan launched an invasion of Taiwan, which led to tensions between China and Japan. Behind this incident was Japan's so-called "punitive" attack on the aborigines of southern Taiwan, which caused the contradictions between China and Japan to intensify.

At the same time, there are tremendous changes taking place within China. The Huai Army led by Li Hongzhang became a key force in the process of China's modernization. They not only participated in the war against Japan, but also demonstrated new military tactics in this incident, showing a glimmer of hope for China's reform.

The activities of foreign missionaries in China also became an important part of this period. Not only did they spread religion but they also brought with them Western culture and technology. However, the actions of some missionaries also caused discontent among the Chinese people and became an aspect of China's resistance to foreign aggression.

The reaction of public opinion at home and abroad to this incident is also worth paying attention to. The Chinese press strongly condemned Japan's aggression and also called on the country to become strong in order to defend itself against foreign aggression. This nationalist sentiment spread throughout Chinese society, laying the foundation for the later reform and opening up.

This incident exposed the great challenges facing China in the late Qing Dynasty, but it also brought opportunities and opportunities for China. China has begun to realize its weakness and backwardness, and has further strengthened its determination to reform at home. At the same time, the intervention of Western culture and technology has also provided new opportunities for China's modernization process.

The Japanese invasion of Taiwan in 1874 was an important milestone in China's modern history, revealing the challenges and opportunities facing China. This history tells us that in the face of external pressures and internal difficulties, the fate of a country depends on its own reform and development. Only by making continuous progress can we remain invincible in the international community.

Let us draw wisdom from history, cherish the past, and look forward to the future. Because only by understanding the past can we better understand the present and better face the future. History is not only a vivid classroom, but also a beacon on our way forward.

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