Author: Ta-Yuan, Chen

Source: European Journal of East Asian Studies, Volume 9, Number 1, 2010 , pp. 161-184(24)

Publisher: BRILL

Abstract:

Taiwan was subjected to the longest period of martial law in history, from 1948 to 1987, and for this period of time the fishing industry of Taiwan was closely controlled and monitored by the government and the military. From 1951 to 1982, the fisheries authorities of Taiwan were controlled to a large extent by high-ranking military officers. Besides this, the military also used a variety of methods to track the movement of fishermen in distant waters. Under such strict control and surveillance of the government, only a few politicians were willing to speak on behalf of the interests of Taiwan's fishing industry. The situation did not improve until two young men from the local fishing industry were elected into the national parliaments in 1972.

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Keywords: TAIWANESE FISHING INDUSTRY; MARTIAL LAW; MILITARY CONTROL; POLITICAL PARTICIPATION

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/156805810X517715

Affiliations: 1: China Research Centre, University of Technology, Sydney;, Email: Dr.Henry.Chen@gmail.com

Publication date: 2010-07-01

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