Red Cross Society of The Republic of China - Relocation To Taiwan

Relocation To Taiwan

Following the outcome of the Chinese civil war, the Red Cross Society, together with other government agencies of the Republic of China, moved to Taiwan. In 1955, the government of the Republic of China declared the Red Cross Society of the Republic of China the sole national humanitarian organization in the country, and a law was enacted that same year. Relations between the government and the relief organization were cleared, establishing the duty of assisting the government in the case of a communist invasion, helping the wounded Republic of China Army soldiers, and taking care of prisoners of war. Fiscal exemptions for volunteers were approved. The organization was tasked with provision of basic sanitation and hygiene for the most impoverished members of society, teaching first aid and emergency treatment basics to both adults and children at schools.