The Critical Sixteen Days: General Bai Chongxi and 228

Without 228, Taiwan would never be what it is today. The February 28th Incident in 1947 was the most tragic tragedy in modern Taiwan's history, and its impact and influence have not dissipated to this day. To some extent, it can be said that 228 is the starting point of contemporary Taiwan history. After the incident broke out, Bai Chongxi was dispatched by the Nationalist Government to Taiwan to express condolences, relieve pain, heal the wounds, soothe people's hearts, and quell the unrest. For 16 days, he played a crucial role. Bai Chongxi's involvement in the February 28th Incident has a profound impact on Taiwan's society today. However, the current cross-strait research on the February 28th incident and the history of Bai Chongxi's visit to Taiwan to express condolences still have no specific and detailed discussion.