Islam in Taiwan | Tencent
Cui Nan—Tencent “Living” Channel
Taiwan’s Muslims make up only 0.23 percent of the island’s estimated 23 million population. Most are Chinese Muslims whose ancestors came from the mainland during two periods: first in the 17th century following Chinese marine commander Zheng Chenggong’s campaign of resistance against the Manchu conquest, and later in the mid-20th century following the Nationalist retreat after the Chinese Civil War.
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Taiwan’s Muslims make up only 0.23 percent of the island’s estimated 23 million population. Most are Chinese Muslims whose ancestors came from the mainland during two periods: first in the 17th century following Chinese marine commander Zheng Chenggong’s campaign of resistance against the Manchu conquest, and later in the mid-20th century following the Nationalist retreat after the Chinese Civil War.