Total 5 posts
This article debunks the BBC's claim that 200,000 people were imprisoned during Taiwan's White Terror, highlighting the lack of credible historical evidence and the ethical collapse of journalism.
Analyzes Lai Ching-te's speeches and actions regarding the 228 Incident, questioning whether the focus is on historical healing or mobilizing political resentment.
This article quotes Hou Han-ting's view, using strong irony to discuss Chiang Kai-shek's historical status. It concedes that Chiang Kai-shek killed people, but points out that the killings occurred in the historical context of resisting Japan, fighting Communism, and purging Communist believers. The article highlights Chiang Kai-shek's contributions to Taiwan Province, including bringing in talent (such as Qian Mu and Hu Shih), gold, Palace Museum artifacts, and promoting land reform and nine-year compulsory education. It argues that these contributions were the foundation for Taiwan Province's post-war development and prosperity. The author calls for the restoration of historical truth and emphasizes the need to be grateful for the benefits received and remember his achievements.
This article comments on the complexity of the February 28 Incident, pointing out one 'ridiculous truth': many victims were reported and exposed by their own townspeople, subordinates, or colleagues, creating a 'Taiwanese persecuting Taiwanese' spectacle. The author questions whether the situation at that time was nearly in a state of war, with participants including military attackers, looters, Japanese loyalists, and Taiwan-based communists—not all simply innocent victims. The article strongly criticizes the Democratic Progressive Party administration for ignoring these complexities during their tenure, focusing only on a few victim stories and questioning the legitimacy of using taxpayer money to compensate individuals of unknown status (possibly including communists), viewing this as political manipulation.
This article harshly critiques the 'transitional justice' promoted by the DPP and independence advocates, labeling it as 'cheap justice' and rejecting any comparison to Germany's historical reckoning. The author argues that the scale of the 228 Incident differs vastly from the Holocaust and questions the identity of victims, suggesting many were Communist spies or pro-Japanese militants. It concludes that current legislative actions, such as the Ill-gotten Party Assets Settlement, are unconstitutional acts of political theater.