Webinars & Presentations
Understanding the 228 Incident: A Turning Point in Taiwan’s History
Join Tim Weston, Associate Professor of Modern Chinese History at CU Boulder, to learn about the 228 Incident. In 1947, protests in Taiwan were sparked by tensions over corruption, economic hardship, and abuses of power by the Kuomintang (KMT). A brutal suppression by military forces ensued, leading to the deaths of thousands of Taiwanese people. The event marked the beginning of decades of political repression known as the White Terror and remains a pivotal moment in Taiwan’s struggle for justice, democracy, and historical recognition.Learn about the 1947 228 Incident that was sparked by tensions over corruption, economic hardship, and abuses of power by the Kuomintang. The event marked the beginning of decades of political repression known as the White Terror and remains a pivotal moment in Taiwan's struggle for justice, democracy and historical recognition.