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Did US want to buy Taiwan with 100 million in 1856?
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Yes, there is a historical account that the United States considered acquiring Taiwan (then called Formosa) in the mid-19th century. In 1856, Commodore Matthew C. Perry, who had recently opened Japan to the West with his expedition, reportedly proposed to the U.S. government that the United States purchase Taiwan from China for $100 million. Perry believed that Taiwan's strategic location could serve as a coaling station and a base for trade and military operations in Asia.
However, this proposal was never seriously pursued by the U.S. government, and no formal offer was made to China. The idea of purchasing Taiwan was ultimately dropped, as the U.S. had other priorities in the region, including the ongoing American Civil War that began a few years later in 1861.
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More details about Perry's proposals
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Commodore Matthew C. Perry and U.S. Interest in Taiwan (Formosa)
Background:
Matthew C. Perry is most famously known for his expedition to Japan in the early 1850s, which led to the signing of the Convention of Kanagawa in 1854, effectively opening Japan to trade with the West after over two centuries of isolation.
After his success in Japan, Perry turned his attention to other strategic locations in Asia, particularly Taiwan (then known as Formosa) and the Ryukyu Islands (now Okinawa).
Proposal to Acquire Taiwan:
In 1856, Perry suggested that Taiwan could be an invaluable asset for the United States due to its strategic location in the western Pacific. He saw it as a potential hub for:
Maritime trade with Asia.
Military operations in the region, particularly as a coaling station for the U.S. Navy.
Perry believed that purchasing Taiwan from Qing China would be beneficial for expanding American influence in Asia. He proposed that the U.S. could acquire the island for around $100 million.
Reasons for Dropping the Proposal:
The U.S. government was not ready to pursue such an ambitious project for several reasons:
Domestic Issues: The United States was increasingly preoccupied with internal tensions leading up to the American Civil War (1861-1865).
Foreign Policy Priorities: At the time, U.S. foreign policy was more focused on consolidating its territories in North America and expanding westward (Manifest Destiny) rather than overseas colonial ambitions.
Diplomatic Considerations: Engaging in a direct purchase of Taiwan from China might have been diplomatically sensitive and could have strained relations with the Qing Dynasty.
Legacy:
Perry's proposal reflected early American interest in establishing a foothold in Asia, but it was an idea ahead of its time. The U.S. would later expand its influence in the Pacific, especially after the Spanish-American War in 1898, which led to the acquisition of the Philippines, Guam, and Hawaii.
Taiwan, however, remained under Chinese control until it was ceded to Japan after the First Sino-Japanese War in 1895. |
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