Kaohsiung Incident

The Kaohsiung Incident was a pro-democracy demonstration in Taiwan that took place on December 10, 1979. The incident occurred during a period when the ruling party, the Kuomingtang, had loosened restrictions against free speech and rights of demonstration. A small political opposition had emerged, led by Lin Yi-hsiung. When protesters clashed with KMT military police, nearly every member of the opposition party was arrested. The event galvanized opposition sentiment, motivated political action, and eventually led to the formation of the Democratic Progressive Party.

1. Incident took place on December 10, 1979
2. Occurred in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
3. Began as a pro-democracy demonstration
4. Led by Lin Yi-hsiung
5. Protesters confronted by KMT military police
6. Most opposition leaders were arrested as a result
7. Served as rallying event for pro-democracy movement
8. Considered a turning point in Taiwanese History towards a more domocratic system
9. Eventually led to the formation of the Democratic Progressive Party

• Wikipedia: Kaohsiung Incident
• New Taiwan: The Kaohsiung Incident of 1979
• Google News: Kaohsiung Incident
• China Post: "'Next' Accuses Hsieh of Being Spy in 1980s" (February 14, 2008)
  • "According to the tabloid magazine's allegations in its latest issue, Hsieh was a member of the Taipei City Council when he started collecting intelligence, which the MOJIB called 'Project Kuang Hua.'"
• China Post: "'Kaohsiung Incident' Documentary to be Released" (December 3, 2004)
• Taipei Times: "Participants in Kaohsiung Incident Band Together" (January 13, 2004)
• Taipei Times: "Ma Defends Soong Visiting Kaohsiung Incident exhibition" (March 20, 2003)
  • "When the Kaohsiung Incident broke out, Soong was the GIO's director-general, and therefore was not directly involved in handling it"
• Taipei Times: "Lu Wants 'Whole Truth' on Kaohsiung Incident" (March 4, 2003)
• Taipei Times: "Reversal of Fortune for Kaohsiung Eight" (December 10, 1999)
• Taipei Times: "Reports on the Kaohsiung Incident" (December 10, 1999)

• Taipei Times: "Why Hsieh was Not an Informant" (February 18, 2008)

• The View from Taiwan: Linda Arrigo and the Kaohsiung Incident (January 26, 2006)

• Japan Today: "Taiwan Shows China the Way" (November 23, 2005)

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