The Island's Story
S1 E62025
The Long Silence: White Terror & Martial Law
Episode Synopsis
From the late 1940s through the 1980s, Taiwan is governed under martial law during the period known as the White Terror. Political repression, including arrests, military tribunals, and surveillance, affects civil society following the February 28 Incident, shaping daily life and limiting dissent. The era ends with gradual political liberalization and the beginnings of Taiwan's transition toward democracy.
