Du Yuming vs Liu Mingchuan

Du Yuming commanded the 5th Corps in the Battle of Kunlun Pass against Japanese forces. His troops achieved a tactical victory, recapturing the pass. The battle was one of the few KMT successes in the early phase of the Second Sino-Japanese War.

Du Yuming, as commander of KMT forces in Manchuria, was captured by the People's Liberation Army during the Liaoshen Campaign. He surrendered after his army was encircled and defeated. His capture was a major blow to the KMT in the civil war.

Du Yuming was released from a Communist prison after being granted a special pardon. He was later appointed to a symbolic post in the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. His rehabilitation was part of the CCP's policy toward former KMT officials.

Liu Mingchuan organized the defense of northern Taiwan against French forces during the Sino-French War. He successfully defended Keelung and prevented the French from capturing Taipei, preserving Qing control over the island.

Liu Mingchuan was appointed the first Governor of Taiwan after the island was elevated to a province of the Qing Empire. This appointment gave him authority to implement major reforms and modernization projects.

Liu Mingchuan established a modern arsenal in Taipei to produce weapons and ammunition for Taiwan's defense. The arsenal reduced dependence on imports and strengthened the island's military capability.

Liu Mingchuan initiated the construction of Taiwan's first railway, telegraph lines, and modern ports. These projects improved transportation and communication on the island, facilitating economic development and administrative control.