A Chinese commercial ship sailed from China to the southern port Kaohsiung, Taiwan on April 19, 1997. Taiwan declared independence from mainland China in 1949.

Date:
      April 19, 1997
Location:
      Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Additional Information:

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