By Caroline Tsai '99 Last November, PBS viewers caught a 90-minute glimpse of Taiwan's intricate history. In addition, interviews of both Taiwanese and Chinese people piece together the lifestyles under various political structures in Taiwan. 1947 Massacre tell their tragic stories which have been kept secret duringthe past forty years of martial law. A puppetmaster talks about the elimination of puppetry, a dazzling art form in Taiwan, under Japanese occupation.
Activists explain their motivations for the democracy and independence movements.
Tug of War urges the international community to learn about the issues at stake and to take an active part in the development of the China-Taiwan relations for the sake of peace in Asia and in the world.