Radio Taiwan International 
Date: 31 December, 2018
By: Paula Chao

The statue of Chiang Kai-shek (CNA photo)

The government is seeking feedback on its plans for transforming the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. That’s the word from Cabinet spokesperson Kolas Yotaka on Monday.

The culture ministry has already submitted to the Cabinet two proposals for transforming the memorial hall, which is considered a symbol of Taiwan’s totalitarian past.

Chiang Kai-shek is the former president of the Republic of China. Under his rule, authorities persecuted dissidents, curbed the freedom of speech, and violated human rights.

Yotaka said the Cabinet fully respects the culture ministry’s suggestions. She said the government will hold an interagency meeting after the New Year holiday to discuss the plans.    [FULL  STORY]