Taiwan Spring

☆★During the oppressive period of martial law, Taiwanese people still strived for the spring of democracy☆★

☆★ Recommended by Chen Jianmin (one of the three leaders of the Occupy Central movement) and Chen Junwang (Director of the National Human Rights Museum)☆★

#The original title of this book is "A Century of Pursuit Volume 3: The Wave of Democracy"



From the 1970s to the 1980s, Taiwan faced the dual pressures of a severe international situation and authoritarian rule. Undeterred by the threat of the White Terror, non-Party members fought for democracy and freedom of expression in various ways, only to face repeated arrests and suffering. These insurrections never dissuaded them, and the more oppressive the regime became, the more the democratic movement gained momentum.



The Zhongli Incident, the Formosa Incident, the Lin Residence Massacre, Chen Wencheng, Cheng Nanrong, and the blacklist were crucial keywords for Taiwan at that time. From society to the media to the schools, nearly every aspect of Taiwanese society bravely forged ahead in the wave of democratic reform. Through relentless pursuit and conflict, Taiwan finally broke free from its one-party dictatorship. The convergence of various forces outside the party, the formation of a formal opposition party, forced concessions from the authoritarian regime, and ended the 38-year and 56-day period of martial law. The dream of democracy, equality, and freedom, the "century-long pursuit" of three generations of Taiwanese, finally bore fruit.



Celebrity recommendations



Chan Kin-man (one of the three leaders of the Occupy Central movement in Hong Kong)

Chen Junhong (Director of the National Human Rights Museum)



Hong Kong people should read this book. They should understand that Taiwan's democracy was hard-won, earned at the cost of countless lives and courage. Hong Kong is only at the beginning of a long road ahead. I also hope that Taiwan's younger generation, after reading this painful history, will be wary of any authoritarian tendencies in today's ruling class, and will not be misled by the rhetoric of "one country, two systems." Beyond universal suffrage and party politics, Taiwan must strengthen civil society, improve the rule of law, and establish an honest and efficient public sector to enhance the quality of its democracy. Taiwan is a bastion of democracy and freedom for Chinese society. Your struggle today is our vision for tomorrow. — Chen Jianmin (one of the three leaders of Hong Kong's Occupy Central movement and the author of this book)



History ultimately proves that when the "cost of repression" far exceeds the "cost of tolerance," dictators are forced to adapt to the times and make concessions to democratic demands. Throughout many chapters of this book, we deeply appreciate the Taiwanese people's passion for and commitment to democracy. Throughout various movements, we witness the countless individuals who quietly dedicate themselves, one after another, ultimately bringing about major changes in the political system. This book, like a spiritual history of the Taiwanese people, allows us to understand how their pursuit of spiritual values ​​during the process of democratization has had a significant impact on historical change. — Chen Junhong (Director of the National Human Rights Museum and author of this book)



The path to democracy, pursued for a century, once seemed bleak and elusive. Yet, it was hope, perseverance, the collective will that "this must be the case," and the echoing call from afar that has kept generations of people on the path, supporting each other and welcoming the arrival of Taiwan's Spring.



I hope that the story of Taiwan's democracy movement will become a glimmer of light and a whistle for the oppressed around the world in their pursuit of democracy and freedom. —Hu Huiling (author of this book)

2020-09-01

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