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In his self-described last appearance as head of state, Taiwan’s president Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) yesterday took part in the 228 Peace Memorial Day (和平紀念日) ceremony in remembrance for the 228 Incident (二二八事件). After a speech to mark the occasion at 228 Peace Park, Chen and vice-president Annette Lu (呂秀蓮) headed to the Democracy Memorial Hall [...]

In his self-described last appearance as head of state, Taiwan’s president Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) yesterday took part in the 228 Peace Memorial Day (和平紀念日) ceremony in remembrance for the 228 Incident (二二八事件). After a speech to mark the occasion at 228 Peace Park, Chen and vice-president Annette Lu (呂秀蓮) headed to the Democracy Memorial Hall [...]