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Taiwan in Time: A farcical peace A historical novel published last year helps dispel the narrative that there was no unrest on Penghu following the 228 Incident By Han Cheung / Staff reporter Feb. 22 to Feb. 28 For 73 years, an imposing gateway leading to the eastern shore of Makung (馬公) praised the people of Penghu for remaining peaceful during the 228 Incident According to a plaque on the structure, when Taiwan’s population rose up against the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) on Feb. 28, 1947, “only Penghu remained calm.” Sheng Yi-che published a historical novel last year about the unrest on Penghu following the 228 Incident. Photo: Chen Chih-chu, Taipei Times ....