This document records key events from the outbreak of the First Sino-Japanese War to the 1895 cession of Taiwan, including Japan’s military deployment, the Battle of Pungdo, the declarations of war, peace negotiations, and the final handover date.

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Although the author, Wang Chu-pao (dates unknown), signed the piece under the name of the Qing Empire, the content reflects a Japanese perspective. Phrases such as “our army victorious,” and references like “great victory at Pyongyang,” “Beiyang Fleet surrenders,” and “Li Hong-zhang visits Japan” further indicate a narrative aligned with Japan’s viewpoint.