The Japanese Invasion of Taiwan in 1895

The first-ranked was Lin Weiyuan, the fourth-generation owner of the Lin family in Banqiao, with assets of 110 million yen. The second-ranked was Li Chunsheng of Dadaocheng with assets of 1.2 million yen. The third-ranked was Hong Tengyun of Monga, with assets of 200,000 yen.

Lin Weiyuan had assets worth 110 million yen during the Japanese colonial era.

Hong Tengyun came from Monga and had assets worth 200,000 yen during the Japanese colonial era.

The three main stages of the Japanese invasion of Taiwan in 1895 were the Northern campaign, the Central campaign, and the Southern campaign. The Northern campaign faced the strongest resistance from Taiwanese militias.

Capturing Changhua was important for the Japanese during the invasion of Taiwan because it was located in the heart of central Taiwan and served as an important transportation hub connecting the northern and southern regions of the island. It allowed the Japanese to gain control over key transportation routes and move troops and supplies more efficiently.

Defending Changhua was made easier for the Japanese during the invasion of Taiwan due to its location in a valley surrounded by hills, which provided natural barriers against attacks. The city was also protected by a military fort called the Bagua Battery, situated on a nearby mountain, and had walls for additional protection, which was uncommon for Taiwanese cities at that time.