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When Taiwan’s ‘White Terror’ ended

Witness by BBC

Aug 6, 20269:14Society & Culture

In 1987, Taiwan finally lifted martial law after nearly four decades of authoritarian rule. The moment marked a profound shift for a society long shaped by censorship, surveillance and political fear. For many who had li...

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When Taiwan’s ‘White Terror’ ended is an episode from Witness by BBC. In 1987, Taiwan finally lifted martial law after nearly four decades of authoritarian rule. The moment marked a profound shift for a society long shaped by censorship, su...

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