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Military Trial: Shih Ming-teh's Memoirs Ⅲ, 1980
Military Trial: Shih Ming-teh's Memoirs Ⅲ, 1980
Shih Ming-teh
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About Book
About Book
It is a fact, a necessary record...
This is a life you have never experienced; this is a change of scenery on the road of death you have never walked.
I was escorted back to the detention center, still with one hand in my trouser pocket.
Shrouded in sorrow, there is no smile.
The strongest passion of my life was also exhausted here.
The death sentence still haunts me, I know.
On December 13, 1979, Chiang Ching-kuo ordered the widespread arrest of Formosa activists. On February 28, 1980, the assassination of Lin Yi-hsiung and his mother and daughter, along with four others, plunged Taiwan into a period of widespread terror. A climate of terror gripped Taiwan, far worse than the February 28 Massacre. The Great Trial took place within this atmosphere of terror... and the process changed everything. The verdict was delivered, and within four months, Taiwan went from extreme fear to the point where it dared to speak out for Taiwan's independence, abolishing the ban on political parties, the press, martial law, and a permanent parliament. Taiwan's history truly turned a corner!
The February 28 Massacre bolstered the arrogance of the foreign rulers, unleashing a murderous rage that forced the Taiwanese people to submit silently in fear for thirty years. The Formosa Trial, on the other hand, has invigorated the Taiwanese people and depressed the arrogance of the foreign ruling clique, ultimately leading to the loss of their power.
The key lies in public trials!
The Formosa Island Military Trial will undoubtedly become a crucial milestone in reversing Taiwan's colonial history, a guiding force for future generations to continue their struggle. It has theory, ideals, direction, strategy, steps, and a model of dedication, wrought with blood and tears. It was a collective effort, each playing their part. Furthermore, this trial involved the participation of all contemporary Taiwanese people, regardless of their position, whether directly or indirectly.
The noble character and cultural refinement of Taiwan's resistance fighters were laid bare before the world in their "Final Statement." As one of the eight defendants, I am deeply proud. Even death is an honor...
The Formosa Military Trial—this is the most celebrated page in Taiwanese history; it is a moving courtroom epic never before seen in human history.
This is a life you have never experienced; this is a change of scenery on the road of death you have never walked.
I was escorted back to the detention center, still with one hand in my trouser pocket.
Shrouded in sorrow, there is no smile.
The strongest passion of my life was also exhausted here.
The death sentence still haunts me, I know.
On December 13, 1979, Chiang Ching-kuo ordered the widespread arrest of Formosa activists. On February 28, 1980, the assassination of Lin Yi-hsiung and his mother and daughter, along with four others, plunged Taiwan into a period of widespread terror. A climate of terror gripped Taiwan, far worse than the February 28 Massacre. The Great Trial took place within this atmosphere of terror... and the process changed everything. The verdict was delivered, and within four months, Taiwan went from extreme fear to the point where it dared to speak out for Taiwan's independence, abolishing the ban on political parties, the press, martial law, and a permanent parliament. Taiwan's history truly turned a corner!
The February 28 Massacre bolstered the arrogance of the foreign rulers, unleashing a murderous rage that forced the Taiwanese people to submit silently in fear for thirty years. The Formosa Trial, on the other hand, has invigorated the Taiwanese people and depressed the arrogance of the foreign ruling clique, ultimately leading to the loss of their power.
The key lies in public trials!
The Formosa Island Military Trial will undoubtedly become a crucial milestone in reversing Taiwan's colonial history, a guiding force for future generations to continue their struggle. It has theory, ideals, direction, strategy, steps, and a model of dedication, wrought with blood and tears. It was a collective effort, each playing their part. Furthermore, this trial involved the participation of all contemporary Taiwanese people, regardless of their position, whether directly or indirectly.
The noble character and cultural refinement of Taiwan's resistance fighters were laid bare before the world in their "Final Statement." As one of the eight defendants, I am deeply proud. Even death is an honor...
The Formosa Military Trial—this is the most celebrated page in Taiwanese history; it is a moving courtroom epic never before seen in human history.
Publication Date
Publication Date
2022-05-31
Publisher
Publisher
時報出版
Imprint
Imprint
Pages
Pages
904
ISBN
ISBN
9786263353763
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