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Wuqiu (Wuchiu, Wuciou, Ockseu) (Puxian Min: Ou-chhiu, Hakka: Vû-hiu-hiông) is a group of islands comprising two major islands, namely Greater Qiu Islet and Smaller Qiu Islet, in the Taiwan Strait. Administratively, Wuqiu Township is a rural township which is part of Kinmen County (Quemoy) of the Republic of China (Taiwan).[1] It is the smallest township in Kinmen County and is located northeast of the rest of the county.[2][3] The township is from the Port of Taichung on Taiwan. The closest territory under PRC control is the neighboring Luci Island (Lusi Island), Xiuyu District, Putian, Fujian, which is to the north-northwest. Greater Qiu Island is the site of the Wuqiu Lighthouse. [edit] Research Tips
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