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Jinning, Kinmen
Jinning Township () is a rural township in Kinmen, Republic of China. It is in the Taiwan Strait, on the coast of mainland China. It has a population of 27,307 and an area of . History In 1913, Sen-you Li () founded the Guning Advanced Elementary School (). In October 1949, today's Jinning Township was the site of the Battle of Kuningtou. Jinning Township was established in 1953. In 1999, the Kinmen County Government established a horseshoe crab conservation area of about 800 hectares in the tidal flat northwest of Guningtou (Ku-ning-t'ou, ). Administrative divisions Jinning is divided into six rural villages: * Anmei Village () * Banglin Village (Pang-lin,, United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency ) * Guning Village () * Houpan Village () * Hupu Village () * Panshan Village () Education * National Quemoy University Tourist attractions * Beishan Broadcasting Wall * Beishan Old Western-style House * Chiang Ching-kuo Memorial Hall * Ci Lake * Gulongtou Zhe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is a combat support agency within the United States Department of Defense whose primary mission is collecting, analyzing, and distributing geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) in support of national security. Initially known as the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) from 1996 to 2003, it is a member of the United States Intelligence Community. NGA headquarters, also known as NGA Campus East or NCE, is located at Fort Belvoir North Area in Springfield, Virginia. The agency also operates major facilities in the St. Louis, Missouri area (referred to as NGA Campus West or NCW), as well as support and liaison offices worldwide. The NGA headquarters, at , is the third-largest government building in the Washington metropolitan area after The Pentagon and the Ronald Reagan Building. In addition to using GEOINT for U.S. military and intelligence efforts, NGA provides assistance during natural and man-made disasters, aids in security ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinmen Daily News
''Kinmen Daily News'' (KMDN; ) is a newspaper owned by Kinmen County Government in Kinmen County (Quemoy), Fujian Province, Republic of China (Taiwan). History The predecessor of the Kinmen Daily News was ''Chunghwa Cheng Chi Pao'' (, Zhōnghuá-zhèngqìbào) from Nancheng, Jiangxi, which retreated to Quemoy following the Chinese civil war. ''Kinmen Daily News'' started publishing on October 31, 1965. From November 7, 1992 onwards, the operation of two newspapers were split. ''Chunghwa Cheng Chi Pao'' was changed into a weekly paper, and is distributed to the military on Quemoy. ''Kinmen Daily News'' was transferred to the Kinmen County Government, and continued to be published daily. The ''Kinmen Daily News'' has been criticized as being used to support incumbent county magistrates in their campaigns for reelection. See also * Media of Taiwan * Matsu Daily ''Matsu Daily'' () is a newspaper owned by the government of the Lienchiang County, Fujian Province, Republic of China ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinmen Bridge
The Kinmen Bridge () is a cross-sea bridge in Kinmen, Fujian, Republic of China (Taiwan). It connects Greater Kinmen Island and Lieyu Island. History On 28 February 2010, this project of constructing the bridge was approved by Council for Economic Planning and Development of the Republic of China. On 9 January 2011, President Ma Ying-jeou traveled to Kinmen to host the groundbreaking ceremony. The bridge construction commenced in 2013. However, on 29 June 2016, the construction work was suspended when the Government of the Republic of China terminated the contract with Kuo Teng Construction Co. (the construction company which had been building the bridge), due to the poor construction management that had caused the project to be seriously behind schedule. During August 2016, the Taiwan Area National Expressway Engineering Bureau invited new contractor companies to complete the remaining project. The bureau announced the tender winner on 31 August 2016. Work resumed on 28 Decemb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lieyu
Lieyu Township (Liehyu) (; pinyin: ''Lièyǔ Xiāng''; Hokkien Pe̍h-ōe-jī, POJ: ''Lia̍t-sū-hiong'') is a Township (Taiwan), rural township in Kinmen, Kinmen County (Quemoy), Fujian Province, Republic of China, Fujian Province, Taiwan, Republic of China (Taiwan). It mainly consists of Lesser Kinmen (; Pīnyīn: ''Xiǎojīnmén''), Dadan Island, Dadan, and Erdan Island, Erdan, three list of islands of Taiwan, islands of the ROC located to the west of Kinmen, Greater Kinmen and immediately to the east of Xiamen Island, Xiamen (Amoy) of the China, People's Republic of China. Name According to tradition, Greater Kinmen/Kinmen Island and Lesser Kinmen/Lieyu were originally one island. Lieyu was split-off ( ''lie'') from Kinmen Island, hence the name Lieyu. History The first people arrived from the Central Plains (China), Central Plains of China during the Tang Dynasty and quickly developed the island. The population quickly multiplied. During the Tang Dynasty, a horse pasture w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinmen Peace Memorial Park
The Kinmen Peace Memorial Park ( zh, t=金門和平紀念園區, s=金门和平纪念园区, first=t, p=Jīnmén Hépíng Jìniàn Yuánqū) is a memorial park in Jinning Township, Kinmen County, Taiwan. History The memorial park was established to commemorate General Hu Lien in the victory of Battle of Guningtou The Battle of Kuningtou or Battle of Guningtou (), also known as the Battle of Kinmen (), was a battle fought over Kinmen in the Taiwan Strait during the Chinese Civil War in 1949. The failure of the Communists to take the island left it in t .... Architecture The memorial park features a memorial hall which displays information and photos about the Battle of Guningtou and General Hu Lien. At its courtyard, lies a giant peace bell made of fragments of bombshells. References Buildings and structures in Kinmen County Jinning Township Memorial parks in Taiwan Tourist attractions in Kinmen County {{Taiwan-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houhu Seashore Park
The Houhu Seashore Park () is a park in Jinning Township, Kinmen County, Taiwan. History Due to the long presence of the Republic of China Armed Forces along the shoreline, the beach remains relatively clean all these times. Recently, more facilities have been constructed within the area. Activities The beach is the venue for the once-in-12-years Houhu Sea Chau ancient ritual for the deceased fishermen. The ritual is registered as the intangible cultural assets of the county. See also * List of parks in Taiwan This is a list of parks in Taiwan, Republic of China. Taipei * 228 Peace Memorial Park * Bailing Sport Park * Bangka Park * Beitou Park * Bihu Park * Chengmei Riverside Park * Daan Forest Park * Dahu Park * Dajia Riverside Park ... References Jinning Township Parks in Kinmen County {{Taiwan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guningtou Battle Museum
The Guningtou Battle Museum () is located in the Kuningtou area of the Kinmen National Park, Jinning Township, Kinmen County, Taiwan. History The museum was built in 1984 by local military and civilian population to commemorate the Battle of Guningtou (started in 1949 and continued throughout the 1950s) between National Revolutionary Army and People's Liberation Army. Exhibition On the outside of museum, three bronze statues of soldiers ready for battle are displayed. On both sides are tanks used during the battle. Inside of the museum are the exhibition of military equipment, military weapons, battle-related documents, photos and paintings. See also * List of museums in Taiwan This is a list of museums in Taiwan, including cultural centers and arts centres. Kaohsiung City * Chung Li-he Museum * Cijin Shell Museum * Fongshan Community Culture Museum * Former British Consulate at Takao * Hamasen Museum of Taiwan Rai ... References External links Kinmen's Guningtou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gulongtou Zhenwei Residence
The Gulongtou Zhenwei Residence () is a historical building in Jinning Township, Kinmen, Fujian, Republic of China. History The residence was built by the brother of Li Guang-hsien, a naval military personnel of the Qing Dynasty. See also * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan Popular tourist attractions in Taiwan include the following: Attractions Historical buildings * Beihai Tunnel, Beigan () * Beihai Tunnel, Nangan () * Daxi Wude Hall () * Ete ... References Buildings and structures in Kinmen County Houses in Taiwan Jinning Township {{Taiwan-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ci Lake
The Ci Lake () is a lake in Jinning Township, Kinmen County, Taiwan. History The lake was created in 1969 for military strategic purpose by constructing a levee. Geology The lake spans over an area of 120 hectares and is primarily used for fish farming. See also * Geography of Taiwan Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is an island country located in East Asia. The main island of Taiwan, formerly known in the Western political circles, News media, press and Western literature, literature as Formosa, makes up 99% of ... References 1969 establishments in Taiwan Jinning Township Lakes of Kinmen County {{Taiwan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiang Ching-kuo Memorial Hall
The Chiang Ching-kuo Memorial Hall () is a memorial hall dedicated to former President of the Republic of China Chiang Ching-kuo located in Jinning Township, Kinmen County, Taiwan. History The memorial hall was built in 1989. On 6 July 2008, the memorial hall was reopened in a ceremony attended by legislator Chen Fu-hai, Fujian Province Governor Hsueh Hsiang-chuan, Magistrate Lee Chu-feng, local officials, elected representatives and Chiang Ching-kuo's friends. The memorial hall was closed for renovation from 20 June until 30 November 2019 and was reopened at the end of 2019. Exhibitions The exhibition area of the memorial hall is divided into two part, which are the life of Chiang Ching-kuo and Chiang Ching-kuo's time in Kinmen. See also * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan * Touliao Mausoleum Touliao Mausoleum or Daxi Mausoleum () is the resting place for Republic of China President Chiang Ching-Kuo located in Daxi District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. History The Mausol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beishan Old Western-style House
The Beishan Old Western-style House () is a house in Jinning Township, Kinmen County, Taiwan. History The house was established in 1928. During the Battle of Guningtou in 1949, the house was occupied by the People's Liberation Army and was turned into a command post. Architecture The house was constructed with Western architectural style. It consists of two courtyards. See also * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan Popular tourist attractions in Taiwan include the following: Attractions Historical buildings * Beihai Tunnel, Beigan () * Beihai Tunnel, Nangan () * Daxi Wude Hall () * Ete ... References 1928 establishments in Taiwan Buildings and structures in Kinmen County Houses completed in 1928 Houses in Taiwan Jinning Township Tourist attractions in Kinmen County {{Taiwan-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
