Silenced Sunrise: Taiwan's Music vs. the China Factor

This year marks the 11th anniversary of the 318 Sunflower Movement. Its anthem, Island’s Sunrise, emerged as a powerful song that continues to resonate today. Uncover the subtle yet undeniable political influence of China on Taiwan’s music industry.

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Silenced Sunrise: Taiwan's Music vs. the China Factor
Music moves across borders, but so does the urge to censor it. In 2014, the song "Island’s Sunrise" (島嶼天光), written by Sam Yang of the Taiwanese band Fire Ex., became the anthem of