Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-08-23
August 23 is the 60th anniversary of the 823 Artillery Bombardment when
Defense Minister Yen De-Fa went to Kinmen to commemorate the battle on its 60th anniversary. (CNA Photo)
China attacked Taiwan’s outlying island of Kinmen. In the ensuing exchange of fire, Taiwan and China each lost over 400 soldiers. Special events were held in Kinmen on Thursday to remember that historical battle.
The defense ministry is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the 823 Artillery Bombardment of Kinmen with a historical exhibit, a concert and a calligraphy exhibit. Defense Minister Yen De-Fa also went to Kinmen to commemorate the battle on its 60th anniversary.
Yen said that China shot over 470,000 shells of artillery at Kinmen so Kinmen has over 3,200 shells per square kilometer. This conflict was the continuation of the First Taiwan Strait Crisis which began right after the Korean War ended.
“We remember the battles of history and the legacy of our core values. Famous calligrapher Yu Yo Ren once wrote, “We cannot forget this important chapter in history”. This means we will not forgot the glorious battle 60 years ago on August 23. The passing of time does not mean we will forget,” said Yen. [FULL STORY]
