Taiwan Today
Date: March 10, 2016
ROC President Ma Ying-jeou said March 8 that the government will continue
Ex-comfort woman Chen Lien-hua receives a warm welcome during the opening ceremony for Ama Museum March 8 in Taipei City. (Courtesy of TWRF)
seeking justice for Taiwan women forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese during World War II.
“Japan should formally apologize to these so-called comfort women and pay appropriate compensation,” Ma said. “The government stands by the victims and will not rest until their dignity is restored.”
The president made the remarks during the opening ceremony in Taipei City’s Datong District of Ama Museum, the first facility of its kind in Taiwan dedicated to the plight of the women. He also praised Taipei Women’s Rescue Foundation for its efforts over the past 10 or so years in collecting historical documents, photos and film footage from the period.
“This part of history must be preserved,” Ma said. “Not for revenge, but to reveal the truth and ensure the mistakes of the past are not repeated.” [FULL STORY]
