The following dates are extremely significant in the recent history of Taiwan.

• Oct. 25, 1945   --   the Japanese surrender ceremonies on Taiwan
  
  
• Dec. 10, 1949   --   the relocation of the ROC central government to Taiwan
  
  
• April 28, 1952   --   the coming into force of the San Francisco Peace Treaty
  

For each date, it is important to be able to fully clarify (1) the legal status of Taiwan territory, (2) the legal status of the ROC in Taiwan.

This information is provided below.

Date	the legal status of Taiwan territory	the legal status of the ROC in Taiwan
Oct. 25, 1945	An independent customs territory under USMG on Japanese soil, with administrative authority for the military occupation delegated to the Chinese Nationalists	(1) a proxy occupying force under USMG
Dec. 10, 1949	An independent customs territory under USMG on Japanese soil, with administrative authority for the military occupation delegated to the Chinese Nationalists	(1) a proxy occupying force under USMG, (2) a government in exile
April 28, 1952	A quasi-trusteeship under military government within the US insular law framework	(1) a proxy occupying force under USMG, (2) a government in exile