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Impact Of Industrialization On Chinese Culture

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Industrialization was another important way in which the Japanese exercised its imperialism in Taiwan. Before their rule, Taiwan was not very developed in infrastructure hence it was difficult for people to move from one part of the island to the other. Taiwan was seen as a source of raw materials for the industries in Japan as well as an overseas market for its goods and services. The region also provided an important outpost and Confederate defensive position. A network of railroads was constructed connecting all their areas of the Island to ease movement. The enhanced infrastructure impacted development in the area and folks were able to carry out businesses. Modernization of infrastructure promoted the rise in importance of people’s …show more content…

With all these developments and growth, thousands of the Japanese people immigrated to Taiwan (Formosa; as it was referred during that time). The agriculture system was as well able to observe a positive change. The Japanese were able to establish power plants and farms that produced adequate rice, sugar, and tea that was not only enough for local consumption but also for international industries. The Japan rule in Taiwan was helpful in creating a group of educated elites. There was, however, a varying perception towards the Japanese government. While some felt that their rule was a gateway to their peace and redemption from other hostile nations, some elites felt that they needed to be independent. They believed that they had a right to restore back their freedoms and their gods to the country. They felt that their culture and religion which was important to them had been taken away by the Japanese and they needed to restore it by all means. The group that embraced the colonial rule felt that the Japanese were able to abolish some cultures that were not useful (Ming & Chien, 2011). Foot binding, for example, was a culture practiced in Ming and Qing dynasty. It was considered to be a fashionable act even though it had its negative

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