The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will host National Human Rights Commission Commissioner Tien Chiu-chin for a special conversation on the 1980 Lin Family Murders and her personal experiences living and working in Taiwan during the martial law era.
Recent public debate surrounding a film project about the Lin Family Murders has renewed attention to Taiwan’s authoritarian past, introducing the case to a new generation of Taiwanese. Tien Chiu-chin was the first person at the scene of the murders and helped save the life of one of the children. In recent media appearances, she has been re-sharing her recollections of that day and reflecting on her work with leading opposition figures during the final years of martial law.
In this discussion, Tien will speak about her memories of the murders, the broader political climate of the time, and what the period means for Taiwan’s democracy and human-rights development today. The conversation will be moderated by TFCC vice chair David Demes.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, February 25
Time: 3.00–5.00pm (doors open 2.30pm)
Venue: GIS Taipei Tech (3F., No. 1, Zhongxiao E Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City)
Language: Mandarin Chinese with English interpretation
Registration: https://forms.gle/wytvBLEaux9SYbHNA
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Tien Chiu-chin is a Commissioner of Taiwan’s National Human Rights Commission and a retired politician. She previously served as Director of Radio Taiwan International, Deputy Minister of the Overseas Community Affairs Council, and a Democratic Progressive Party legislator from 2005 to 2016. She is also widely known for her long-standing environmental advocacy.