Taiwan News  
Date: 2018/04/07
By:  Central News Agency

President Tsai Ing-wen (left) pays her respects to late democracy activist Cheng Nan-jung. (By Central News Agency)

Taipei (CNA) – President Tsai Ing-wen stressed the importance of transitional justice for Taiwan on Saturday, calling it the most important step following the democratization of the country.

At an event to commemorate pro-democracy pioneer Cheng Nan-jung, Tsai said it is important the country gets transitional justice right.

While the world already associates Taiwan with democracy, there is one missing element, namely the carrying out of transitional justice, the president said.

The process, which is rooted in uncovering the truth, taking responsibility and social reconciliation, is one the Tsai administration has long championed.    [FULL  STORY]