“The Second Taiwan Strait Crisis” was when the People’s Liberation Army shelled the islands of Kinmen to attack the Republic of China Armed Forces that were stationed in Kinmen from August to October in 1958. Numerous shells were used and the shells were made out of a very strong metal, so the residents of Kinmen Island recycle the shells to create tools and knives that have become specialties that represent Kinmen. Shells and duds are often discovered on the sugarcane fields of Kinmen Island and the farmers bring them over to the village forge. At the forge, they used to make picks and hoes, but now they make Chinese Chef’s knives which are considered the best quality among Chinese chefs.
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▶️ Show : World Theme Travel - We are Here Now, Taiwan Episode 2: Musha Kinmen, Life Goes On
▶️ Air Date : 22 Jan 2019
31 июл 2022
