15,000-13,000 B.C.

Taiwan settled by people of Malay-Polynesian descent and named "Pakan."

1544-1623

The Portuguese "discover" the island of Taiwan.

1624-1662

The island of Taiwan is colonized by the Dutch.

1662-1683

Cheng Chen-kung (also known as Koxinga), a general from China's Ming Dynasty, invades and takes control of the island of Taiwan.

1683

The Chinese emperor Kangxi annexes the island of Taiwan as part of the Qing Dynasty of China.