This is precisely why pro-unification forces become visibly agitated whenever the Sunflower movement is mentioned. It must also be why 12 years later, they are still launching troll campaigns online, mocking the movement’s anthem, Island’s Sunrise (島嶼天光). Even in the face of expanding authoritarian pressure from China, Taiwan has remained committed to safeguarding human rights and democratic values. The many social movements that have worked to defend democracy and freedom while resisting CCP aggression have all played an indispensable role in this achievement. Pan Kuan was a participant in the 2014 Sunflower movement.
