How Taiwan Became a Democracy

[@chrisclechen6756]

Taiwanese here. This is by far the most close to accurate video about taiwan democratization. Most videos on KZbin talked about Taiwan democracy history hasn't done enough homework, very good job sir thank you for your dedication.

[@redrose20x1]

Agree! It’s one of those few well done! My whole family, 6 generations witnessed this history

[@yutinghsi]

agree 👍

[@alehaim]

I suggest checking out the video by Spectacles

[@gregoryturk1275]

Watch history scope Taiwan video it’s really good

[@ReuterL]

@@chrisclechen6756 though they did forget to mention the entire Triad thing about Taiwan. Taiwan was basically controlled by the dictators and the triads. The triads were also political. They still exist today in Taiwan

[@manugamer9984]

Lee Teng-Hui’s transition to democracy was the greatest blow that could be given to the CCP… thanks to this, tiny Formosa became more a threat than it ever was before

[@test3tw44]

Here I prefer another perspective, the Chinese Communist Party is the biggest disaster in the world, we in Taiwan are facing 276 times the enemy country, and surviving is one of the hopes. This is a crime that has never been seen in the history of mankind, and the number of people it has killed needs to be counted in billions, the existence of the world's public enemy. (Translated by DeepL) 這裏更喜歡另一個角度，中共是全世界最大的災害，我臺灣面對276倍敵國，艱難存活成為希望之一。這是個人類歷上從未出現的罪惡，持績殺害的人需要以億為單位計算，世界公敵的存在。(DeepL翻譯)

[@spe3dy744]

It's not at all a threat to the CCP lol. CCP isn't cool but if you think the ROC is gonna take over China again you're delusional.

[@tiredlocke]

Never knew much about Taiwan's history. Crazy that it is such a modern society, but still such a young democracy.

[@test3tw44]

Personally, I think Taiwan is a lucky country, we had at least 50 years of happy life, albeit under the shadow of war. Although Taiwanese people are very benign and are subjected to political frauds, they can still be happy nowadays with the welfare of the times and the openness and transparency of public affairs. My country Asia - 36,000 square kilometers - 23.5 million people - second highest population density in the world - 2/3 of the land is covered by high mountains - 285 mountains over 3,000 meters; using modern computer tools, the president is under the watchful eye of the entire nation, and each eligible citizen, in person, with a notification letter and a valid ID card, decides on a one-person, one-vote basis, and may be able to take a look. In order to check the government's ability to carry out passport applications, including transportation using 6 hours, a long time ago, perhaps only half the time used, which is the use of the maximum time cost calculation. (Translated by DeepL) 個人以為臺灣是幸運的國家，我們至少有50年是愉快的生活，雖然在戰爭陰影下。雖然臺灣人很苯，一樣都會受到政治詐欺，可是現在有時代福利，公眾事務公開透明的大時代，還可以很愉快。我的國家亞洲 - 3.6萬平方公里 - 2350萬人口 - 人口密度世界第二 - 2/3的土地被高山覆蓋 - 3千公尺以上的山有285；使用現代電腦工具，總統是在全國人民監看，每個合格公民，本人持有通知書及有效證件，一人一票決定，或許可以看看。為了檢查政府能力，進行過護照辦理，包含交通使用6個小時，很久以前了，也許只有使用一半的時間，這是使用最大時間成本計算。(DeepL翻譯)

[@ReuterL]

@@tiredlocke taiwan, singapore and south korea are prime examples that democracies are not necessary to thrive and become wealthy if you have the right allies and maybe the right luck in investments. They all become wealthy and modern during their time as dictatorships Democracy did preserve it

[@yolow86616]

@@ReuterL Singapore is not a full democracy pls note while Taiwan took care of the KMT. PAP is still in power even after 50+ long years goiong into 60.

[@elizatreaty2643]

I want to request Chinese subtitles. I would like to send this video to my family members (who now live in America) but whose English proficiency is not high enough to understand more academic, complex English. I've had multiple family members relay CCP propaganda to me that Taiwan was a part of China for thousands of years. They are completely unaware that Taiwan had fought hard for its democracy (for example, the February 28th uprising). I loved the comprehensive overview of Taiwan's history!

[@samuelhsu5508]

謝謝你❤🎉

[@TheLoremasterNojah]

If you click on the little gear icon in the bottom right of the video player you'll see some settings. Click on Subtitles, then Auto-Translate, then select Chinese (Simplified).

[@SillyRoman3164]

Thank you guys for making videos about Taiwan’s history.

[@hko2006]

May Taiwan be peaceful and prosperous in these uncertain times

[@zhu_zi4533]

大师球

[@trollman1296]

I remember someone commented that "The KMT decided that it's better to rule to the country sometimes than not at all" is why Taiwan's ruling party started elections

[@natheriver8910]

👏👏

[@luismedina5792]

200 likes

[@yuantingkung378]

Well tempting but not true. Praise the one fighting for democracy, but not the one forced to comply. Especially when modern Day KMT is simply PRC puppet party.

[@HaoLNawiat]

I hope KMT never rules Taiwan again. Not while they are still in bed with the CCP.

[@paulohagan3309]

I taught English in Taiwan. FWIW, one of my students insisted that in the late 1980s the US put pressure on the Kuomintang to finally democratise. They threatened to rermove American economic support if it was not done.

[@NihaoPT]

So great to see a video about one of my favourite countries in the world and their struggle for democracy and freedom. My parents live here now, and I try to visit them as much as I can! Thank you, K&G!

[@ngoha1541]

Next video: How South Korea became a Democracy It will be nice to know how South Korea also transition from a military dictatorship to one of Asia's most democratic country

[@yux.tn.3641]

watch a taxi driver (2017) when you have time

[@theotherohlourdespadua1131]

> "Asia's most democratic" > Their government-business relationship makes the Democrats and the Republicans in the US look like amateurs...

[@Isl33p]

"Upon entering the cathedral, you will first encounter me. Then, you will see the priests, and behind them are the nuns. The students are behind the nuns. If you wish to arrest the students, you will have to trample over me, the priests, and the nuns." - Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou-hwan, standing in defense of students seeking sanctuary in the cathedral from government crackdowns.

[@natheriver8910]

Up

[@junchen9954]

I want to learn some more about Korea, too!

[@kimre342]

This has been well known to Taiwanese especially the elder generation who experienced the white terror. Thanks for your great work that helps to bring this accurate recap of history to anyone who doesn't know much about the truth.

[@ElBandito]

Mongolia also transitioned to Democracy peacefully on 1990. Thank heavens for leaders who value their people.

[@Nathan-jh1ho]

Has Mongolia have a party change since then? Seems like the same party just keep winning landslide?

[@mikolowiskamikolowiska4993]

Fear their ppl. Not value

[@Go4Broke247]

Inner Mongolia is more prosperous than Outer Mongolia.

[@paomian4686]

@@Go4Broke247 Whatcha smokin'?

[@Go4Broke247]

@@paomian4686 Crack

[@HameSe]

beautiful country of Taiwan.. my whole family visited it last summer and it is an amazing country to visit..

[@genie_bwoy]

Watching this from Taiwan :). Another excellent video as always.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks!

[@Businessflip]

​@@KingsandGeneralsplease do how Somaliland become democratic too thanks

[@Chriscc-l1b]

As a Taiwanese and a five years diehard fan of King and Generals ,I'm very happy to see my favorite History KZbinr making a video which is talking about my lonely country.I want to represent all Taiwanese to thank you for all you guys support,Taiwan has stunning scenery and warm human touch that are worth visiting,I sincerely invite you guys come to Formosa and experience this beautiful island.We have our own government,democratic election,and we our not a part of China.Thanks for all support and we will stay strong against the invasion and strong enemies, Taiwan is the front line of democracy.

[@SillyRoman3164]

@@Chriscc-l1b Hear, hear!

[@willywonka4340]

I'm waiting for some random little pink wumaos to chine in and proclaim " Taiwan ISLAND is a province of Chai-nah!!! " To which I will shout out, "🎵🎵 BOOOORRRRINNNG 🎵🎵 Just can your nonsense, bud! Go lie flat like a leek" 😂😂

[@alanywalany6460]

You don't represent the people who support the KMT and pan-Blue parties because they do think that Taiwan is a part of China. The entire Western world considers Taiwan a part of China. There are about 5 countries that recognize the Republic of China, and they recognize it as the ruler of all of China, not just Taiwan. Stop it with this wishy washy nonsense.

[@alanywalany6460]

You don't represent the people who support the KMT and pan-Blue parties because they do think that Taiwan is a part of China. The entire Western world considers Taiwan a part of China. There are about 5 countries that recognize the Republic of China, and they recognize it as the ruler of all of China, not just Taiwan.

[@mjc8281]

Through my work I am lucky enough to visit your country quite regularly, indeed will be visiting again in a couple of months and couldn't agree more. I'm really shocked by how hidden it is as a country in terms of people visiting it, it is wonderful, however the very best bit are the people, I have, on my travels to quite a few counties never met a group of people that are as genuinely nice and unique. I really hope whatever happens moving forward you are able to maintain that... All that being said I truly hate your food!

[@alexcross2479]

This channel does amazing work.

[@biglucas9874]

Lee Teng-hui played a crucial role in Taiwan's democratization by ending martial law, promoting political reforms, and enabling free elections, making him the first democratically elected president. His efforts allowed for greater political freedoms and established a democratic framework that transformed Taiwan into a multiparty democracy.

[@ql1001OO]

This is by far the most in-depth and accurate English video on Taiwan's road to democracy, great job!

[@robbabcock_]

Thanks for a terrific video! What a nice primer to explain in a nutshell how we got to this point.

[@heavyartillery-qm5hu]

Winnie The Poo clicked on this video just to dislike it

[@birolaPássaro234]

And defenders of both sides cheering in the comments. Nothing Normal 😂 Speed and Flamengo fan 😊 AND vcs devem torcer Flamengo no Brasil

[@molochi]

Underrated comment

[@birolaPássaro234]

@@vitorpereira9515 😡 eu não aceito isso. Agora vai ter corrida armamentista de quem vai doutrinar mais gringos pra torcer pro Flamengo ou pro tricolor (São Paulo)👍🏽🟥⬛ (Edit)

[@birolaPássaro234]

@@vitorpereira9515 ? Tricolor(⁠⇀⁠‸⁠↼⁠‶)

[@birolaPássaro234]

@@vitorpereira9515 entendo, tá complicado os falantes de inglês não entende a gente 😂 mas é bom disfarçar não é mesmo ?

[@123a161]

Times are changing looks like people are no longer scared to talk about Taiwan anymore, Nice

[@molochi]

Has somebody was born in the sixties, I would say that Taiwan has always been in the conversation. It's only become an important issue again because we've moved so much of our vital semiconductor Manufacturing there.

[@Nathan-jh1ho]

​@@molochiit's more so large companies won't talk about Taiwan, or they loose bussiness in China, I assume K&G isn't owned by some large international government

[@danielzhang1916]

they used to keep quiet about it, but as China has gotten more aggressive, countries are turning away from them

[@delusional88]

Brilliant spotlight! Much love to the folks of Taiwan

[@taupas2475]

謝謝你介紹台灣的歷史

[@Gnomezonbacon]

American here. We got your back if Xi fancies himself a Putin.

[@nelsoncheng2674]

@@Gnomezonbaconthis video is not the history of the island, it’s just the history being told from the separatists perspective. For example, in the beginning, the rogue pirate king he mentioned was actually the remnants of the Ming dynasty, and they conducted military operations to try and take back the mainland from Qing dynasty. This video and its supporters are pieces of hot trash as the descend themselves into the pit of their own blinded narrative

[@nelsoncheng2674]

Content removed again. Can again smell the fear in their eyes.

[@kenh758]

@@Gnomezonbaconhow about China reciprocates by covering Texas’s back in its push for Trump Republic?

[@kenh758]

@@taupas2475 it was propaganda in its raw form.

[@EstellammaSS]

It’s very important to note that Lee Teng-hui, the president that gave Taiwan its democracy was later renounced by Kuomintang. Higher ranking Kuomintang members , even those born in Taiwan never saw Taiwan as their homeland. It’s even common for retired Kuomintang generals to attend CCP ceremonies. For many Taiwanese the battle for democracy is now at a new high, as Chinese info warfare and Kuomintang/Minchungtang uses the freedom of speech to constantly downplay the threat of the CCP and paint DPP as “warmongering and wasting resources” for standing up to Chinese threats. We might live in a peaceful democracy now, but we won’t be anymore if we lose to the appeasement/unitist ideology. And it will affect all of you too, if China ever felt like it’s confident enough they can take Taiwan without losing its internal stability, they most likely will. And the world will burn.

[@mikered1974]

"Retired Kuomintang Generals attending CCP ceremonies" what a utter bullshit are you talking about , KMT and there Loyal Supporters always think CCP as there Mortal Enemy not the DPP also those Retired KMT Generalls that Attend CCP ceremonies are those Captured in the Civil War but those escaped and retired in Taiwan or Overseas will never Attend CCP ceremonies biggest example: Zhang Xueling the Manchurian Grand Marshal when invited by CCP to attend one of its Ceremonies he Flatly Rejected the invitation because his Loyalty to KMT.

[@nelsoncheng2674]

It was the nationalists who constructed the island and turned it into a prosperous economy anyway, DPP has so little credit to take in this one. Also, dpp is under rampant corruption right now as it holds the presidency and has planted the Supreme Court with its pawns.

[@raymondyu7933]

People have been forgotten the fact President Lee was a successor of previous liberal reform since Old Chiang Died during the late 1970s and tough forced decision which KMT needed to do for its survival, especially 8964 Blood Massacre and the surprise Collapse of Eastern Communist Europe during the late 80sand later, the unexpected collapse of USSR. Don't just simply over glorified.

[@rampaginwalrus]

@@mikered1974 weird, usually bots have better syntax.

[@mikered1974]

@@rampaginwalrus who are you implied a bot me or that top commentor also the usual bot in this kind of issue are the Pro-CCP obviously im not fond of CCP or PRC but im not also Dumb idiot to think KMT is Pro-CCP they just don't want War with China and don't want DPP to abolish * Republic of China* which KMT help establish and fought to preserve and replace by different Polity ie: Republic of Taiwan also this Group is still clinging in the hope someday they recover mainland China and overthrow CCP rule and establish True Democracy in Mainland.

[@Barricade379]

Kings and Generals, I highly enjoy your videos about history. But I would like to request that, hopefully and maybe someday, you can cover the history of the Netherlands. How it started with many separate provinces until finally coming together as one state as part of the Holy Roman Empire until breaking free from Spanish rule in the Eighty Years' War and participating in several other conflicts that were to come, from the Anglo-Dutch Wars to World War 2. My country deserves a spotlight in your fantastic videos And I like to see you guys try and pronounce Dutch names and words😁 Just consider it please

[@KingsandGenerals]

on the list!

[@Barricade379]

@@KingsandGenerals Thanks very much😊

[@ciripa]

@@KingsandGenerals I think this could make a great series...not the Holland one but the idea 1-2-3 videos containing a cronology/evolution of the history of one country, of course treating each country's history at a high level[with references to your videos when an istorice ewvent appears that was covered here -1ooyears war etc]

[@Barricade379]

@@ciripa Gee thanks for basically insulting my country for not being interesting enough, mush-for-brains

[@ciripa]

@@Barricade379 1)English is not my first language so that wasn t my intent, why would i consider Netherlands not intersting and instead proposing a series with the topic u mentioned but for every country in the world? 2) why would u think that someone in the comunity of K&G who s watching history videos, would want to insult any country, i think history is kinda like travel, the more u know it and experience the more tolerant and understanding u can be with other people 3) Mush for brains? really? u think you are real smart...to bad you say u are dutch u certainly don t act like it, i know some dutch people and they are one of the most cool persons i know

[@fiifikennedy9806]

I have practically been waiting for this video for years

[@Tingyi-Lin]

Really happy to see a not Taiwanese channel to mad such a comprehensive and correct work. Thank you make more people know our Democracy history. And good job for Ministry of Foreign Affairs ROC. We, Taiwanese people like freedom democratic and peace. We are the ally of the civilization. We don’t want to back to autocratic rule again.

[@maggie198333]

Giving away power is hard. Lee Ten-Hui facilitated Taiwanese path to democracy with little blood shed.

[@MattFerr100]

I don't know why but something tells me this video is not going to get many vievws in China😛

[@creauspssrb627]

They don't have KZbin there

[@duckcensorship7446]

Wait for it and before too long lots of little pinks with vpns will be all over this thread.

[@TheChosenAlchemist144]

@@creauspssrb627True😢 Also True/ The Chinese People know how to get around the internet w/ancient gnosis❤😂❤

[@johnl.7754]

But it WILL be getting a lot of comments (negative ones from China)

[@railworkskid9965]

You can use it but only in Macau and Hong Kong that you can use KZbin

[@julianespina5081]

Taiwan is closely related to my country, warm and welcoming people. And when I saw people here who was chinitos or chinitas (resembled for their small eyes) I often refer to them as Taiwanese not pure Chinese due to facial structure. Lol I admire your youth they are well educated people. Fight for your sovereignty. Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@test3tw44]

It is 113 years since Taiwan inherited the Qing Dynasty until 2024, and 75 years since the Communist Party succeeded in gaining independence in 1949. Who is the motherland? We are all considered to be real human beings living in the same region, my friend, so may I ask who is the disaster? Personally, I think now is the era of public affairs open and transparent, political fraud criminals can be clearly recognized; I Taiwan 2024 presidential election, there is a confirmed criminal, has been arrested, please be sure to learn, criminals are not missing. (Translated by DeepL) 我們臺灣繼承清王朝到2024是113年，1949共產黨成功獨立到現在75年。誰是祖國？我們都算是同一區域的實質生活人類，我的朋友，請問誰是災害？個人以為現在是，公眾事務公開透明的大時代，政治詐騙罪犯是可以，清楚辨認；我臺灣2024總統選舉，有一個確定是罪犯，已經逮捕，請一定要學會，罪犯是不缺少的。(DeepL翻譯)

[@poka3768]

日本，台灣，菲律賓，澳洲，是重要的太平洋夥伴。 讓我們一起守護自由，守護民主吧🤝

[@stephenmeeks684]

This was a good video. Thank you.

[@Æthelsan]

It would be better if you guys also talk about Taiwan's economic miracle next.

[@KingsandGenerals]

At some point

[@danielvisky]

The miracle of US investment dump so they look better than China

[@balabanasireti]

​@@KingsandGenerals Can you please do a video on South Korea's transition to democracy as well?

[@pranc236]

Guy worked for Texas Instruments as an engineer. Went back to Taiwan after the political climate changed. Guy helped set up chip factories. That is it. 😂

[@Brainwashed101]

@@balabanasireti It's similar to Taiwan's story in some ways (but *much* rockier)

[@ChiaLien_s]

If anyone is interested in Taiwan’s history, I highly recommend the TV series Three Tears in Borneo (Mandarin title: 聽海湧). It offers a perspective on the experiences of Taiwanese people during World War II. At that time, many Taiwanese were recruited to fight for Japan. After Japan’s defeat, Taiwanese citizens were placed under the rule of the Republic of China (ROC). Another excellent depiction of Taiwan’s history can be found in the film A City of Sadness, directed by Hou Hsiao-Hsien. The movie portrays significant historical events, such as the 228 Incident and the White Terror period, showing how Taiwanese people experienced the transition from Japanese colonial rule to the ROC administration.

[@xhoques]

The parts that detail the psychology of TW people throughout the ages are unprecedentedly accurate among English history channels. - Confirmation of and kudos to that from Taiwan.

[@kylewilliams3031]

Remember kids, Taiwan has never been part of the People’s Republic of China.

[@Commonlogicguy]

But it is part of China under governance of Republican of China.

[@Commonlogicguy]

But it is part of China governed by Republic of China.

[@EvilEgg332]

-300000 social credit

[@hyltoniali257]

@@EvilEgg332It’ll be once again, before this year endS

[@faq_is_love]

Remember, it's not People’s Republic of China, its West Taiwan.

[@IsawaAmon]

Díky!

[@so_ifer189]

Thank you for the support! Slava Czechia!

[@yukin1990]

Hong Konger here ......great and informative video 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks!

[@rffg781]

I hope one day that the events in 2019 in HK would also see a truth and reconciliation effort like 228 in Taiwan...

[@matthewjay660]

22:30 Devin, I Google-Imaged Lee Teng-Hui. You guys nailed it. His image is spot on. 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧

[@Nope-eu9od]

The democratization of Taiwan is never a easy path to work on! We don’t want to walk back again. Hopefully Taiwan can be free from any form of power that could harm Taiwanese democracy ❤

[@murrayscott9546]

Although,at 60 years old ,I could not be of much service Especially being a While Canadian. I still support your ideals and the progress you have made. Plus, the soup is the Best !

[@hudsonylin]

Great job on the video!! Other English high quality videos either overemphasize the role of the kmt in "granting the Taiwanese" democracy, or mix together the Taiwanese people with the Nationalist Chinese, describing how "we" resisted the communists. It's good to have a video that clearly points out all the different groups and interests by the different peoples of Taiwan and how the Taiwanese people fought successfully for democracy from the occupying Chinese in the end. I also commend how youse pointed out the different language and culture to the Chinese that came over in 1945, also a very important detail that youse did not fail to mention!

[@ronaldpentagon5592]

One mistake I noticed 9:58, the emblem that K&G used in that particular part is from the Beiyang Government that existed between 1912 and 1928. The ROC emblem that was adopted on Mainland and is currently still using to this day is the White Sun with Blue Sky.

[@tristinkirby]

Freedom always to Taiwan 🇹🇼

[@arminmadari4808]

I feel like showing the sponsor for the video with a stake in the message should be much earlier

[@Simrealism]

Dude, your channel is top notch. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@KathyXie]

This is the second video I seem sponsored by a Taiwanese embassy, good to see Taiwan is getting a little better at PR.

[@kenh758]

@@KathyXie does Taiwan have an “embassy” and if so, where?

[@Abuamina001]

Kudos. A great doco about a great island nation.

[@williamwolfkiel3652]

Videos on the restoration of Democracy in South Korea, Chile and the Philippines would be pretty cool too. All very interesting stories

[@doujinflip]

I've noticed a trend that anticommunist dictatorships often eventually yield to democracy, while Communist ones double down on autocracy.

[@paulinehuang7273]

Excellently done! Thank you.

[@CrimsonAlchemist]

I'm a Myanmar citizen with Chinese ancestry, we view all the Chinese especially mainland Chinese as rude people. Even Singaporean Chinese are quite rude. But, Taiwanese Chinese are among the kindest and people with the most etiquette as if they are like Japanese. Maybe because of heavy Japanese influence.

[@kenh758]

You don’t think the KMT emphasis on Confucian education (same in Japan) had something to do with it?

[@kenh758]

@@CrimsonAlchemist why the Koreans, from the north or south are unlike the Japanese even when they had been colonized longer than those in Taiwan?

[@Harthorn]

@@kenh758 No, lol. Japanese influence on politeness an etiquette is stronger.

[@kenh758]

@@Harthorn was thats the case prior to adopting Yanming Confucianism before the 1870’s?

[@Harthorn]

@@kenh758 You know Koreans also study Confucianism right. But Koreans reject Japanese social influence.

[@noboru7347]

Born in states but live in Taiwan whole life. Thank you 🙏

[@markpaul-ym5wg]

The japanese had some huge air bases there during WW2.The U.S.Navy pounded those airfields in the spring if 45.The U.S. navy also attacked saigon,and other cities all up and down the coast of vietnam,before returning to their base at Ulithe.Thanks for the video.

[@Alec.40]

Thanks I love your videos they make a difference in my life.

[@GloryRay]

The US could learn from Taiwan's voting and vote-counting process, which I consider the most fair and efficient. Voters are required to vote in person and present their ID. Voting is conducted using paper ballots, with no mail-in voting. During vote counting, all of the country's 10,000+ counting stations are open to the public and media, allowing for recording or live streaming for transparency. Each ballot is held up by the counting staff and read aloud in front of the crowd, leaving no room for doubt. Nearly 15,000,000 ballots are counted within approximately 3-4 hours, with the results known by the evening of the election day.

[@test3tw44]

There is really no shortage of criminals anywhere, especially in criminal organizations. Personally, I think the most important thing that cannot be missing in an election is “trust”, and without this condition, it cannot be used at all. 23.5 million people, fortunately, have proved this in 30 years; maintaining an old trustworthy method also has a history of 20 years, and I hope that the global mankind will like this gift. Thanks for the hard work! (Translated by DeepL) 罪犯真是任何地方都不缺少，尤其是犯罪集團。個人以為選舉最重要，不可以缺少的是「信賴」，缺乏這個條件，完全不可以使用，2350萬人口，幸運在30年內，證明了這件事；維持一個舊有可信的方法，也有20年的歷史，希望全球人類喜歡這個禮物。辛苦了，感恩！(DeepL翻譯)

[@jeffhsu7027]

Jesus F’ing Christ - this is by and afar the most detailed and accurate modern history telling of Taiwan I’ve ever watched. Hardcore research and point connecting buddy. Thank you thank you thank you🙏

[@dudeboydudeboy-zj8kd]

Hope you guys talk about Taiwan during the European colonisation, as a territory of the Qing dynasty and Japan, during the civil war. And eventually released as a compilation vide👍

[@danielzhang1916]

they already did talk about it in a previous video

[@kenh758]

Taiwan was officially a province of Qing China before Montana, and 11 others, were a state of the USA.

[@dudeboydudeboy-zj8kd]

@@kenh758 I'm not a US citizen but still an awesome fact

[@rafasm99]

A lot of countries transition from dictatorship to democracy in the 80’s/90’s, such as Brazil, Argentina, Chile, South Korea, Philippines… You guys could do a series. Would be nice!

[@howard-yp4in]

Watching whis video from Taiwan. Thanks for making the video to let people around the world know about the beautiful democratic country of Taiwan.

[@deep_boy6376]

This history Documentary drama is amazing.

[@vaskil99]

It's great to see support for Taiwan as an independent country. We must support Taiwan's independence, especially with the Chinese government constantly denying it's independence. I dread the day China tried to invade Taiwan.

[@Commonlogicguy]

Unfortunately, the president of United States stated that the U.S. does not support Taiwan independence. I bet that Trump will trade Taiwan for great benefit from China. So yeah to the U.S. 🎉

[@vaskil99]

@Commonlogicguy That's the unfortunate stance most nations are taking on Taiwan...

[@anderson._.._.8801]

​@Commonlogicguy What? America guarantees Taiwan's independence.

[@Commonlogicguy]

@ no, American guarantees nothing, only urges peace across the straight. U.S. is by no means guarantees Taiwan independence cause that would mean a potential war with nuclear power.

[@willywonka4340]

Taiwan has been de facto independent since it democratized. There's a practicality in keeping the R.O.C. moniker intact. If the people of Taiwan can be allowed freedom and prosperity to live their lives as they choose, that is ALL THAT MATTERS.

[@Onthejazz247]

This is perhaps controversial but one of things I'll point out to my communist friends, is that while soviet backed dictatorships rarely ended until they were forcibly overthrown and broke ties with the USSR, cold War Era US backed dictatorships rarely lasted more than a generation or two (Taiwan, South Korea, Brazil, Greece) and were generally just stop gaps to keep communists out of power until such a standard of living was established for the majority that communism would no longer be a viable electoral alternative.

[@TheNamesDitto]

Thanks for the vid and TAIWAN NUMBER 1!!!!

[@Silkeine]

Taiwan is a beautiful country with a just as beautiful populace. Incredibly welcoming people, I’m fortunate to have visited and cannot wait to visit them again. Taiwan is truly a treasure, it makes sense why hateful china only wishes for its downfall. Although I’d doubt they’d go through with their plans

[@markpaul-ym5wg]

I love your channel, but you missed out on where the name Formosa came from,and failed to talk about the huge force of japanese soldiers and airmen who were there during WW2 and after.Thanks for the video.

[@maynard_1024]

Although there was a significant number of illiterate individuals within the Kuomintang (KMT) army, this does not mean that their officials and the refugees who came to Taiwan with them were also illiterate. Former Princeton University economics professor Gregory C. Chow pointed out that the highly educated intellectual elites who followed the KMT to Taiwan after 1949 were the true driving force behind Taiwan's economic miracle.

[@lordssundee7047]

Isn't the Taiwanese local more educated through? During that time Taiwan was the 2nd most developed place is Asia right after Japan, so wouldn't the Taiwanese who has an actual education system be more educated than the Chinese refugees?

[@alehaim]

In short, Taiwan democratized because the KMT thought it had a better chance of staying in power via arranging democratization itself such that it could make the electoral system benefit its electoral chances

[@muic4880]

Not really, while it is true Chiang Ching-Kuo decides to democratize so the party can survive, since KMT rule in Taiwan was facing ever stronger challenge internationally and domestically. But the mainlander and their descendants don't see it that way, they still wish to cling on to the old ways for as long as it can last. Luckily Lee Teng-hui, Chiang's successor, was a shrewd politician that managed to only sideline the old guards and controls the party and military ensuring his ability to push for changes. So Lee's action led to KMT's survival, yet he was eventually kick out of the party he saved.

[@rkka1989]

​@@muic4880 Well, We all know what happens to the demographic minority when the majority found they have no check on power... Lee himself didn't just try to make all happily go together, but try to stem the flow of china-going, which some of the DPP went too. But he failed.

[@lyhthegreat]

@@muic4880 So Lee Teng-hui was the key person for taiwan's democracy?

[@muic4880]

@@lyhthegreat Absolutely. What the video didn't mentioned for time constrain was the amount of political intrigue that goes on during his tenure as president. When Chiang Ching-Kuo pass away in 1988, Lee was vice president, so his ascending to presidency was tolerated as that was the protocol. But when that term ends there was issue whether or not to let him continued being president, there was even possibility of military coup, as the military was KMT entrenched. Eventually he handled it with finesse and ends up winning the first direct presidential election in 1996. So while Chiang Ching-Kuo was to be praised for his action to end the martial law and Taiwanization of KMT, it was Lee Teng-hui who really carry on the work. If he was not the president, its questionable if Taiwan would democratized in the 1990s

[@nelsoncheng2674]

@@lyhthegreatwrong. Ching-Kuo was the key of the democratization.

[@風風-x7d]

看著一個國外頻道幫我複習台灣歷史 感覺很特別XD 對於1979年後的歷史 其實我印象中的歷史課本 反而講的很少...可能也是因為當時執政的是國民黨吧 所以教材都簡單帶過

[@hansfabri6906]

Good stuff

[@SubwayStation]

This was great!!! Please more on East Asian history!!!

[@Cyberpunker1088]

Taiwanese history involves two parallel timelines: one for Taiwan itself and another for Republic of China. To understand modern Taiwan fully, you need to tell both stories simultaneously. Otherwise, you really only cover around half of nation's history and won't really see what makes modern Taiwan the way it is. Notably Kinmen and Matsu, significant parts of Taiwan, did not experience Japanese colonial rule. For them, the 1911 revolution marks the beginning of their modern national history. The KMT as "foreign occupying force" is not a concept that the Taiwanese in the outer islands would subscribe to. The Taiwanese are a composite people. There are the Hoklo, Hakka, the aboriginees, the post 1949 Chinese, and now the new wave of people from Southeast Asia/Pacific Islanders. Taiwanese fought on both sides of the Sino-Japanese war and even on both sides of the Chinese civil war. So modern Taiwan as a nation-state is the result of the composite history of 2 parallel storylines that lead up to the formation of what we know as Taiwanese society.

[@huanghuang225]

Hello! I’m local here. You know a lot! Where did you get those information ? We definitely needs more people in the world knowing our actual situation! We value human rights and freedom, hope we can keeping those amazing good values to next generation. Human fights for love and peace for centuries ❤

[@Cyberpunker1088]

@@huanghuang225 I'm Taiwanese too!

[@skyevera8501]

I'm curious to know if there are any particular reasons why certain presidents was not included in the video.

[@SeArCh4DrEaMz]

Daily reminder : Taiwan is a free and independent country. Have a nice day :)

[@alanywalany6460]

The entire Western world considers Taiwan a part of China. There are about 5 countries that recognize the Republic of China, and they recognize it as the ruler of all of China, not just Taiwan. Stop it with this wishy washy nonsense.

[@alanywalany6460]

The entire Western world considers Taiwan a part of China. There are about 5 countries that recognize the Republic of China, and they recognize it as the ruler of all of China, not just Taiwan.

[@goodmanyoung3393]

@@alanywalany6460 Liar!

[@kylewilliams3031]

@@alanywalany6460doesn’t mean anything. We may not officially recognize Taiwan. Unofficially we do.

[@alanywalany6460]

@@kylewilliams3031 Why don't the governments recognize Taiwan as a different entity then? Besides, the Taiwanese opposition considers themselves part of China, that's kind of a massive big deal you know? No ofc you don't

[@万恶共匪毒害中华]

This is why Taiwanese preferred the Japanese rule over ROC Chinese. Japanese colonial government actually did improved Taiwan's civilisation, while ROC Chinese government only saw Taiwan as a place of resources to plunder from.

[@hiro4476]

Dogs (harsh but is actually constructive) have gone but pigs (harsh and does nothing but raid and damages) have came. That was the saying at the time when KMT invaded Taiwan. The tribe is long gone but I'm the descendants of Kavalan tribe. My mom is half Japanese and I remember the White Terror... which is the reason why I can't speak native tone XD btw, both KMT and CCP were funded by the Russians. And KMT is now working against Taiwanese, for CCP. ps: this is by far, the most accurate about the history fo Taiwan I've watched on YT. Great job!

[@bigsarge2085]

Fascinating.

[@95ellington]

A very good video, good explanation of Island of taiwans past, even speaking as your enemy.

[@tiro_taiwan]

Historical Films *Qing Rule:* _Seqalu: Formosa 1867(Rover Incident)_ *Japan Rule:* _Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale(Musha Incident)_ _KANO_ *ROC:* _A City of Sadness(February 28 Incident)_ _Detention(White Terror)_ _Formosa Betrayed(White Terror)_ _Island Nation(Democratization)_

[@zakbergmann8094]

Taiwan's journey from an agrarian society to an industrial powerhouse, combined with its peaceful democratic transition in the 1990s, serves as a model for developing countries. Key factors include substantial investments in education, strong institutions, and the rule of law, illustrating that economic growth and democratic governance can coexist and reinforce each other.

[@kenh758]

Could Taiwan transition in just one generation from an agarian society to a “little dragon” or tiger without the infusion of entire China’s gold stocks and the best of Chinese intellectuals who came with the KMT in 1950?

[@The_greyhame]

In darkest night,there is still light of hope. Salutations to all who have contributed themselves to liberty of people. -a viewer from China mainland

[@janisfok8848]

Honestly there is no hope in China if you are honest enough. Chinese people might not like CCP, but they are nationalists who love and want China as a bullying world power. It is very vomiting to read how history books in China glorify Han and Tang Empires, Kangxi Emperor, the Confucius etc.

[@davidchennh]

Excellent Video! It is surprised how this video's script is accurate about Taiwan's modern history. (ah! sponsored by ... 🙂

[@SanoyNimbus]

It is a shame that Taiwan is not allowed in UN!!! They where members but where forced out! :(

[@kenh758]

There was only one seat for China at the UN and PRC replaced ROC (aka Taiwan on this video)

[@LordKurian]

I think they should just dissolve the ROC and rename themselves as Taiwan or whatever name that fit. I dont think they will be able to get seat if they still use ROC as it's official name.

[@kenh758]

@ that’s like asking the historically colonized state Goa, a current state of India, to declare its independence and gain a seat in the UN.

[@KyleLinsAwesomeChannel]

Taiwanese here still not asleep 🤣🤣 Thanks to Kings and Generals for this clip!!!

[@masterimbecile]

11:30 the exodus was also the setting of the “Chinese Titanic”, when the Taiping ferry, already overloaded with government officials and highly educated people, collided with a timber carrier just off the coast of Keelung, sinking both ships and killing over 1000 from both vessels. My own grandmother was on the same ferry, but the trip prior to the sinking.

[@darkequation]

2:14 "Rogue Chinese pirate king" surely is an intresting and technically correct expression about him......

[@ReuterL]

Taiwan's KMT and Chiang Kai-Shek did attempt to re-invade Mainland China, planned during the 70s. They made preparation for the invasion but were ultimately stopped bc the USA didn't want to back them. Taiwan kept its ambition to reconquer China by force until they realised mainland China has become too consolidated and powerful in 1990.

[@ekmalsukarno2302]

You are right that Chiang's government wanted to retake mainland China from the communists until the late 1970s, due to Chiang Kai-shek's death and the United States wanting to establish official diplomatic relations with the PRC.

[@Nathan-jh1ho]

They may have had a chance during the Cultural Revolution if the internal purges and witch hunting led to defections. But ironically, due to Mao's ideological furver, and desire to lead the Communist world, they became enemies with the USSR, which eventually led to the PRC getting warm to the USA.

[@Commonlogicguy]

@@ByronVersion2no, that is James Bond

[@Commonlogicguy]

@@ByronVersion2 and James Bond said it way earlier.

[@test3tw44]

Don't worry, 2024 or 25 is the global treatment of China. The treatment of the world's public enemy, only Taiwan is too hard. (Translated by DeepL) 放心，2024、25就是全球處理中國了。世界公敵的待遇，只有臺灣太辛苦。(DeepL翻譯)

[@natheriver8910]

Very fascinant 👏 🔥 👏 🔥 👏

[@ReuterL]

It's such an important history to learn about. It is such an achievement. Taiwan used to be a brutal bloody dictatorship like Pinochet and was/is controlled by cooperating Taiwanese Triads. You must imagine how a government that just won the defense against Japanese invasion war could become so unpopular that huge amount of the population abandoned them and followed the communists. Usually, someone who wins the defensive war would become hero but Taiwan's KMT and its dictator was so corrupt that the alternative as the better option. So KMT fled to Taiwan and established a brutal bloody dictatorship, mass murdering indigeneous people and other chinese who opposed them and put educated women in torture camps. Many decades later, the next dictator finally decided to give democracy a chance.

[@janisfok8848]

KMT was less bloody than CCP but it had always been bloody even before fleeing to Taiwan. It is a mistake to consider KMT heroically won the second Sino-Japanese War. It is also a mistake to consider the Chinese people were united to fight against the Japanese invader. Chinese nationalism didn't reach rural areas during that time and I dare to say most Chinese in the rural area didn't identify themselves as Chinese. Don't forget most Chinese people lived in the countryside too. As such, it was very hard for KMT to mobilize Chinese to fight the war. KMT was extremely brutal in conscription. They just caught people and threw them on the battlefield without proper training and equipment. There were cities that the Chinese people actually welcomed the Japanese invaders to take control. It is better to consider the second Sino-Japanese War as KMT-Japanese war and the Chinese people were enslaved by both. At times KMT were less welcomed by the Chinese among the two.

[@穆宇穹]

@@janisfok8848 The KMT in mainland era was actually a "big tent" composed of war lords without strong central controlling. Therefore, the military under warlords usually had bad military discipline, and the "catching people" (抓壯丁) usually happened under the area controlled by these warlords. On the other hand, Chiang's core troops with Whampoa military academy origin usually had much better military discipline.

[@janisfok8848]

@@穆宇穹 You read too much CCP's fake narrative. I have to intention to correct you.

[@穆宇穹]

@@janisfok8848 Actually, I think that is the other way around. I have to correct what you mentioned about 「catching people，抓壯丁」 which is biased by some CCP fake prapaganda.

[@kenh758]

Now you have a land of heretics.

[@Ssin1235]

Another thing that many people may misunderstood is that Taiwan’s existence is never meant to threaten CCP’s power but to set as a guildline for China to transit to a better modern democratic country. But alas…

[@greent591]

The 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre took place on June 4th not July 3rd.

[@alexanderszu]

6/4 is a very sensitive number to ccp KZbin might not like it🤔🤔🤔

[@greent591]

@@alexanderszu Luckily, CCP doesn't own KZbin and Wikipedia 😀

[@solarflare623]

I genuinely hate it when people refer to the Cold War as “socialism vs democracy” when Taiwan who was on the side of the west was an authoritarian dictatorship well into a time most people alive today can still recall. Not to mention Sing Man Ri’s South Korea and South Vietnam.

[@board-qu9iu]

France and Italy also had strong socialist movements within their own nations despite being still aligned to the West

[@buddhatwig7846]

Nice and important video. But you got the date of the Tiananmen square massacre wrong at the beginning. It is JUNE 4th 1989. Small glitch.

[@AbhyudayaSinh]

Wowwww, very informative ❤❤❤

[@zimovkakia]

>Taiwan >Democracy

[@2019mercenary]

Music at 0:30 always makes me think about Japan during 1931-1945 thanks to Armchair Historian.

[@wmetz1869]

"FIN prob42" Nice.

[@tonypringles2285]

i dont get it

[@wmetz1869]

@@tonypringles2285 It was a subtitle bug

[@KevinKaiChan]

22:39 I think you mean to say Chiang Kai-Shek’s window (Soong Mei-Ling)? ‘Cause Chiang Ching-Kuo’s widow Faina wad a very private person and rarely makes any public appearances, while Soong was very outspoken and has tried to reassert her influence after Chiang Ching-Kuo’s death. To anyone who’s not familiar on this subject: Soong Mei-Ling is not Chiang Ching-Kuo’s biological mother, and has been living in the US since Chiang Kai-Shek’s death but still kept in touch with senior elites of KMT during Chiang Ching-Kuo’s rule.

[@Schinshikss]

There's a lot more than that: Firstly, the KMT had always paid lip service to the ideals of democracy in the Martial Laws era, but under the condition that "the society must stabilize and modernize first, and China must be reconquered", and therefore they have no real ideological grounds to resist democratization movements except for accusing them to be "supported by the CCP" while claiming "the country is not ready yet". When it's clearly proven that the reclamation of China was all but a pipe dream, and the Tangwai movement was so strongly opposed to CCP regime to the point of even attempting to push for a formal declaration of Taiwanese independence to the rest of the world, and that the CCP had absolutely no interest in transforming China into a democratic country in the Tiananmen Square Massacre (in which the KMT had ardently supported the protesting students), even the hardline members of the KMT had to concede to a full democratization. Secondly, Chiang Ching-Kuo was vastly different than his father: young Chiang Ching-Kuo was a passionate Trotskyist studying in Moscow yet was sentenced to labor camps by Stalin himself in the late 1920s (he had even married a Russian wife there and brought her all the way back home and to Taiwan). Having been both the leader and the victim of single-party totalitarianism, he knew too well the inherent logical fallacy of the KMT's authoritarian rule in Taiwan, and therefore was able to end it rather cleanly with his protege. Thirdly, by the time Chiang Ching-Kuo took over the KMT in 1972, Communist China had successfully tested hydrogen bombs and had forced the international community to the negotiation table, causing KMT-ruled Republic of China to lose any and all representation on the global stage. That had triggered a massive crisis of faith within the ranks of the KMT, the military, other ruling apparatus, or even the country as a whole, resulting in many of its staff and officials to emigrate (mainly to the US). Some had even chosen to betray the KMT republic to embrace Communist China, as exemplified by the betrayal of Justin Yifu Lin. Chiang Ching-Kuo had no choice but to elevate a huge amount of Taiwanese to serve as the core and majority members of the KMT, for they have nowhere to flee to and would have no choice but to stay and fight for the country. That's exactly the reason why Lee Teng-Hui was chosen to be Ching-Kuo's successor. I'd argue that KMT's internal crisis was even more important as a factor that had forced Chiang Ching-Kuo to implement the democratization process. Lastly, even the first free presidential election of Taiwan in 1996 was anything but uneventful. To suppress Taiwan's process of democratization and the growing sense of Taiwanese identity, Communist China had launched ballistic missiles to the vicinity of Taiwan and had even planned to start a full-scale invasion "if the election had resulted in the worst outcome". That had instead angered the Taiwanese citizens and pushed Lee to win over 50% of the popular vote, electing him to be the first democratically-elected President of Taiwan (Republic of China), and had made Bill Clinton to send the 7th Fleet once again to the Taiwan Strait as a show of force and commitment to protect Taiwan. _"We stand firm on the Pacific Ocean, watching the tides of time._ _"Facing tempests and billows, we never fear nor despair._ _"We prosper in the face of hardships, growing big and strong._ _"Our blood boils with passion, like the raging ocean._ _"Our will stands firm, like the towering mountains._ _"We struggle in unity, and we strengthen ourself in dignity._ _"We carry the battle flag of truth, as we stand firm on the Pacific Ocean._ _"We bring light to the darkness, as we stand firm on the Pacific Ocean."_ -- "We Stand Firm on the Pacific Ocean", a naval anthem of Taiwan (ROC).

[@test3tw44]

Therefore, I personally think that we in Taiwan are lucky, too lucky. When the forced self-preservation of the Chinese Communist Party is eliminated this year and next, the communist collaborators in Taiwan need to help and join the Chinese Communist Party and all exit the stage of history. Flawed products are not qualified to walk with Taiwan until the end of the century. (Translated by DeepL) 所以，個人以為我們臺灣是幸運的，太多幸運的。在今、明2年，滅除中國共產黨的被迫自我保護時，臺灣的共產黨協力者，需要幫助和中國共產黨一起，全部退出歷史舞臺。瑕疵品沒資格和臺灣走到世紀末。(DeepL翻譯)

[@christianweibrecht6555]

I love when you and Ted Ed experiment with animation styles

[@Roman_History_fan]

interesting topic. Wasn’t taiwan for nearly a decade one of the 5 permanent members of the UNSC?

[@KingsandGenerals]

It is mentioned in the video

[@Roman_History_fan]

@ i have seen it then.. lol

[@hudsonylin]

@@Roman_History_fan technically speaking that was more like the Republic of China. Taiwanese people weren't really represented by them and they just did whatever was best for the mainland Chinese population in Taiwan.

[@kenh758]

@@hudsonylinDidn’t the KMT prevent the communists from conquering Taiwan? If so, wasn’t that fact alone helped the “Taiwanese?” Or the later really wanted to welcome the reds with open arms?

[@collintrytsman3353]

EXCELLENT AS ALWAYS

[@AlexSDU]

This gonna trigger a lot of West Taiwanese😅