Premier Cho Visits Yilan Democracy Museum, Stresses Generational Spirit Transfer

Premier Cho Jung-tai visited the "Democracy Tracing Museum" in Yilan, a region he lauded as a sacred site for democracy. At the opening of the "Ink Traces, Poetic Narratives, Taiwan's Century of Pursuit" exhibition, Cho emphasized the importance of art in evoking the "cry for freedom." He pledged that the government would actively strengthen Taiwan's democratic identity and integrate it into policy, ensuring the democratic spirit is passed down through generations.

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The government will actively strengthen democratic subjectivity and incorporate it into governance, ensuring the democratic spirit is passed down in Taiwan.

Cho, accompanied by former Legislative Yuan President Yu Shyi-kun and Presidential Advisor Lin Kuo-chang, paid tribute to Yu's courage in founding the Democratic Progressive Party. He also recalled the bravery of predecessors like Hsieh Chang-ting, who risked arrest to fight for democracy. Cho noted that these individuals defied the ban on political parties, with Yu Shyi-kun being the only leader to serve as president of both legislative chambers after being nominated by a democratically elected president and confirmed through democratic processes.

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The courage of predecessors like Hsieh Chang-ting, who risked arrest to fight for democracy, is a precious historical asset for Taiwan.

To implement transitional justice, the Executive Yuan has established the "Office for Strengthening Democratic Resilience." The government is utilizing the "Fund for Promoting Transitional Justice" to provide substantial care for the families and descendants of victims, ensuring Taiwan does not regress. Cho stated this is not only an accounting to history but also a systemic guarantee supporting democratic advocates in passing on the torch in their respective fields.

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This is not only an accounting to history but also a systemic guarantee supporting democratic advocates in their professional fields to continue passing on the torch.

Addressing threats from the Chinese Communist Party's long-arm jurisdiction, Cho reiterated Taiwan's determination to protect its citizens' safety. Contrasting Taiwan with Hong Kong's current situation, he stressed that Taiwan is a society that allows criticism and freedom. The government will support democratic talent through policy and hopes to promote the exhibition nationwide, allowing the world to witness Taiwan's advancing democratic journey.

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Taiwan is a society that allows criticism and freedom, and the government will support democratic talent through policy.