Japan's Aggression in Taiwan and Intelligence Activities during the Meiji Era
When examining the Japanese invasion of Taiwan,it is common to focus on the year 1874,but the actual colonization process unfolded in three distinct stages:As early as Soejima's tenure as the Minister of Foreign Affairs,Japan began to use foreigners to gather intelligence,and during his mission to China,Soejima organized several people to investigate Taiwan.By the time of Meiji roku-nen no Seihen(Coups of 1873),the central government had already put the invasion of Taiwan on its agenda.After the coup,the Okubo regime inherited the legacy of Soejima,including his diplomatic policies and intelligence sources.Building on two previous attempts,the Okubo regime rapidly promoted the invasion of Taiwan.After the invasion,Japan conducted military and intelligence operations in Taiwan,while also using intelligence activities to prepare for a future war against China.The planned operational area subsequently shifted from Taiwan to the Zhili region.Throughout the invasion process,intelligence activities played a pivotal role in shaping Japan's strategy and actions.
Soejima diplomacyOkubo diplomacythe decision to invade Taiwanintelligencewar against China
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