How did the Japanese gain control of Taiwan in 1895?

The Japanese gained control of Taiwan in 1895 following the First Sino-Japanese War. The conflict concluded with the Treaty of Shimonoseki, in which Qing China ceded Taiwan to Japan as part of the peace agreement. This marked the beginning of Japanese colonial rule over the island, which lasted until the end of World War II. The Japanese implemented various reforms and infrastructure projects during their rule, significantly impacting Taiwan's development.