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Tsai commemorates 228 heroes, victims

Taipei Times

Living with dignity is the best way to commemorate the 228 Incident, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said yesterday in a speech at the 228 Incident Memorial Ceremony in Tainan.

The government’s 76th anniversary memorial ceremony in commemoration of the 1947 incident was held in Tainan 228 Memorial Park.

It was one of many events, including ceremonies, movie screenings, parades and silent commemorations, held throughout the country to mark the occasion.

Archives reveal truth of the 228 Incident

Lee Hsiao-feng 李筱峰

When Taiwan was under the authoritarian rule of former presidents Chiang Kai-shek (蔣介石) and Chiang Ching-kuo (蔣經國), speaking about the history of the 228 Incident of 1947 was taboo. Not until the 1990s, when Taiwan democratized could it be shared with the public.

The history began to unfold, and the wrongs suffered by victims and their families began to be redressed. With more studies investigating the 228 Incident, its outline has become clear.

Taipei a CCP resort under Chiang

Wang Wen-sheng 王文勝

The Joseon Tongsinsa were missions sent to Japan by the Great Joseon, the dynastic kingdom of Korea before it was replaced by the Korean Empire in 1897.

Japan’s Edo period (1603-1867) witnessed the heyday of such Korean-Japanese diplomatic exchanges. The Joseon Dynasty intended to enhance its communication with Japan, while Japan wanted to mitigate problems resulting from its seclusion policy by trading with the Joseon.

At that time, Japan had not yet become a sea power, despite its status as an island nation. Taiwan experienced a similar situation during the Manchu Qing Dynasty (1644-1912).

Ex-Washington adviser calls for US naval visits

Taipei Times

Former US national security adviser John Bolton on Friday reiterated a call for US naval visits to the Port of Kaohsiung, as he affirmed the Pentagon’s reported plan to send more troops to Taiwan.

The Wall Street Journal on Thursday reported that the US is increasing its small contingent of soldiers in Taiwan to train local forces.

The US military presence in Taiwan would grow from 100 to 200 troops, up from about 30 a year earlier, it said.

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