In which year did Chiang Ching-kuo end martial law in Taiwan?
1987
1980
1985
1988
Answer
In 1987, Chiang Ching-kuo, then President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), lifted the martial law that had been in place since 1949. This marked a significant turning point in Taiwan's political history, as it paved the way for the democratization of the country.
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