Chan I-hua
Chan I-hua (Chinese: 詹益樺; pinyin: Zhān Yìhuà; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Chiam Ek-hôa; 22 February 1957 — 19 May 1989) was a Taiwanese pro-democracy activist and graduate of Lunghwa University of Science and Technology. He performed self-immolation on May 19, 1989 when the funeral procession of fellow activist Cheng Nan-jung (who had similarly immolated himself) was blocked by the police in front of the Presidential Office Building in Taipei on what is now called Ketagalan Boulevard.[1][2]
Chan I-hua | |
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詹益樺 | |
| Born | 22 February 1957 |
| Died | 19 May 1989 (aged 32) Taipei, Taiwan |
| Cause of death | Burns from self-immolation |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Alma mater | Lunghwa University of Science and Technology |
References
- Han Cheung (16 May 2021). "Taiwan in Time: Burning for freedom". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- Chen, Yi-hsuan (10 June 2015). "Chan I-hua, Pro-Democracy And Taiwan Independence Activist Is Remembered". Taiwan Church News. Translated by Wolfe, Peter. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
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