As the liberal international order is facing unprecedented difficulties, the international community is increasingly paying close attention to Taiwan.

The values of freedom, democracy, and human rights are crucial for enhancing Taiwan's soft power. Transitional justice research not only allows for the re­examination of historical events, but increases the awareness among people across the globe, so that they may learn from the lessons of history and work together to defend these important values.

This forum will focus on the 228 Incident, a significant event in Taiwanese history that serves as an important entry-point to understanding transitional justice in Taiwan.

Agenda

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14:00-14:10   Opening speech

Jennifer Hu/ Chairperson, Global Taiwan Institute

Hsueh Hua-­Yuan (Pre-recorded Video with English Subtitle)/ Chairman, Memorial Foundation of 228; Professor, Graduate Institute of Taiwan History, National Chengchi University

14:10-15:10   Moderator: Jennifer Hu/ Chairperson, Global Taiwan Institute

The Tragedy of 228

Chen Chia-Hao/ Associate Research Fellow, Memorial Foundation of 228; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Graduate Institute of Taiwan History, National Chengchi University

228 Massacre: The Origin of the Injustice in Postwar Taiwan

Shiu Wen­-Tang/ Director of Memorial Foundation of 228; Associate Research Fellow, Institute of Modern History, Academia Sinica; Ph.D., University of Paris-Diderot

Discussant: Michael Fonte/ Director of the DPP office in Washington

15:10-15:40   Q&A