A Discussion of Taiwan's Social and Economic Problems during Zheng's Ruling Period

This paper addresses the following issues: social structure under military control; relations between the natives and the immigrants, land exploitation and the economic development, the owner- ship of land and the social crises after 1680. The author's main propositions included: Military control deeply influenced Taiwan's social structure and maintained social stability in 'most periods; the immigrants had harmonious relations with the natives; With land exploitation, Taiwan's agriculture and handicraft industry developed quickly; During this time. Taiwan adopted the feudal system of ownership of land from the mainland Because of strife within Zheng's ruling group and within their armies, and also natural disasters. the outbreak of revolution could not be avoided.