History of Taiwan Ep. 7: White Terror

Published 12/06/2021 23:16

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How did Taiwan's long road to democracy come about? In this episode, we will go back to Taiwan's martial law period and learn about what brought martial law and the one-party state. How have these political implications that seem distant to everyday life forever affected the lives and destiny of Taiwanese?

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