Beigu Islet Explained

Beigu Islet is the northernmost point of territory currently under the actual control of the Republic of China (Taiwan).[1] It is a rocky outcrop governed by Dongyin Township, Lienchiang County,[2] Fujian Province,[3] Republic of China (Taiwan).[4]

It was once a fishing ground for Dongyin fishermen and served as one of their fishing areas.[5] After the Xinhai Revolution,[6] it has remained under the continuous jurisdiction of the Republic of China.[7]

Northern border of the nation

Beigu Islet is the northernmost point of territory under the actual control of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Due to the small size of the reef and the inability to reach it directly, a stone monument inscribed with "Northern Border of the Nation" and an observation platform have been established at the northern end of Xiyin Island,[8] from where Beigu Reef can be viewed from a distance.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.matsu-nsa.gov.tw/Articles.aspx?a=3014&l=1 踩點台灣的最北端「國之北疆」 - 馬祖國家風景區觀光資訊網
  2. https://www.matsu.idv.tw/topicdetail.php?f=19&t=20362 東引北固礁
  3. https://www.dongyin.gov.tw/chhtml/Detail/2535?mcid=61666 一、地理位置
  4. https://www.dongyin.gov.tw/Chhtml/content/2564 國之北疆
  5. https://www.matsu-news.gov.tw/news/article/195420 海象轉好東引動力小船集結北固礁漁場釣鱸魚
  6. https://www.ehanlin.com.tw/app/keyword/%E5%9C%8B%E4%B8%AD/%E6%AD%B7%E5%8F%B2/%E8%BE%9B%E4%BA%A5%E9%9D%A9%E5%91%BD.html 辛亥革命
  7. https://www.mnd.gov.tw/NewUpload/202012/p113-119%20511354.pdf 忠肝如鐵石, 義膽干雲天, 驃騎躍中原
  8. https://www.matsu-news.gov.tw/news/article/2947 凸顯東引地理位置特殊性馬管處規劃新設「國之北疆」意象地標