Shih Ming-teh

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Shih Ming-teh born?June 19, 1941
2. Where was Shih Ming-teh born?Hualien County, Taiwan
3. What is the career?Prominent democracy activist, human rights advocate, and politician
4. Who was Shih Ming-teh?Shih Ming-teh was a brave activist from Taiwan who fought for democracy and human rights.
5. Why did Shih Ming-teh go to prison?He was arrested many times because he spoke out against the one-party rule and fought for freedom.

Martial Law: A state of emergency where the military takes control, often suspending civil liberties and legal rights.
Kuomintang (KMT): A major political party in Taiwan, which ruled the island under authoritarianism for many decades.
Civil Society: The aggregate of non-governmental organizations and institutions that manifest interests and will of citizens.