As tensions with Beijing grow, the shadow of Taiwan’s late president, Chiang Kai-shek, still looms large over the territory.
Fifty years after his death, Chiang remains one of Taiwan’s most divisive figures. His statues are being removed and his legacy debated as the island reckons with the history of martial law rule, from mass good omens season 3 arrests and executions to the suppression of native languages. For some, he laid the foundations of modern Taiwan. For others, he symbolises decades of repression. Across the Strait, he is venerated as a symbol of national unity and remembered for his steadfast belief in One China.
This documentary explores how Chiang’s contested legacy continues to shape Taiwan’s politics, its sense of identity, and how the territory envisions its future with China.
00:00 How Chiang Kai-shek still divides Taiwan
02:53 Rock band defying Chiang’s legacy
06:18 Taiwan’s fight against its authoritarian guess past
13:09 Chinese town that thrives on Chiang’s legacy
16:27 Why Beijing still honours a fallen rival
18:34 What students in Taiwan learn about China
21:47 Where Chiang Kai-shek’s statues ended up
23:26 Chiang Kai-shek’s unfulfilled dream
25:29 Taiwan’s 228 massacre and its lasting impact
30:25 Divide between Waishengren and Benshengren
34:07 bangladesh vs pakistan Reviving a language once silenced by Chiang
38:18 The island where Chiang plays god
42:08 YouTuber calling for closer ties with China
43:26 Chiang Kai-shek’s legacy 50 years on
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