The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files
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S4-E38 - Chen Shui-bian 陳水扁: From Prison to Taipei Mayor

The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files

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Urban Transformation in Taipei: 1960s to 1994

This chapter explores the rapid urban growth of Taipei between the 1960s and 1994, detailing the shift from a pastoral landscape to a bustling city filled with modern vehicles. It discusses the governance of Chen Shui-bian, addressing urban challenges like pollution and traffic while highlighting infrastructural developments such as the MRT. The chapter also examines significant societal changes, such as the renaming of public spaces to reflect a more inclusive history and the political dynamics leading up to the late 1990s.

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