The Independence Evening Post (Chinese: 自立晚報) was a Chinese-language newspaper founded by Wu San-lien, which was published in Taiwan from 1947 to 2001. For most of its existence, the publication was supportive of the tangwai movement and Democratic Progressive Party.
| Type | Evening newspaper |
|---|---|
| Launched | 10 October 1947 |
| Political alignment | Tangwai (1947–1980s) Pan-Blue (mid-1990s) Pan-Green (2000s) |
| Ceased publication | 2 October 2001 |
| Website | idn.com.tw |
History
editThe paper was founded by Wu San-lien in 1947.[1][2] Its first issue was published on 10 October 1947.[3][4] The paper backed the tangwai movement, maintaining a pro-independence stance for most of its history,[5][6] and was known for its honest coverage of the Zhongli incident.[7][8] Shortly after martial law was lifted in 1987, the Independence Evening Post accomplished another milestone, becoming the first Taiwanese newspaper to send reporters to China.[7][8] Upon their return, the journalists, Hsu Lu and Lee Yung-te, were subject to travel restrictions for a year.[7][8] The government permitted the Post to publish a morning edition in 1988, which lasted until 1999.[7] In the mid 1990s, Chen Cheng-chung acquired the publication after it began losing money, and shifted its editorial focus to support of the Pan-Blue Coalition.[2][7] The Hsiang Shan Group invested in the Post in 1999. Because the company failed to secure a controlling interest, the Hsiang Shan Group established a competitor, Power News.[9] When Wang Shih-chien bought the Post in October 2000, its editorial line swung again toward the Democratic Progressive Party.[2] Wang named Chen Hsiu-li his successor as president of the paper in March 2001, despite opposition from the editorial staff.[10] Wang then transferred control of the newspaper to Chang Fu-tai in July, with Liu Yi-te as president.[11][12] Chang later claimed that the transition to his leadership was never valid.[13] The Post published its last print issue on 2 October 2001, nearly insolvent.[14] A Chinese-language website is still active. Competing publication Power News folded in February 2002.[15]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "Zi li wan bao". Library of Congress. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ^ Lin, Mei-chun (11 October 2001). "Former employees want newspaper brought back to life". Taipei Times. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Buchan, Noah (7 September 2009). "Taipei Salon speakers want Taiwanese media to tell it like it is". Taipei Times. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ Ko, Shu-ling (2 February 2009). "Lu seeks funds to launch paper". Taipei Times. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ a b c d e Lin, Mei-chun (16 June 2001). "Dying newspaper headed battle for press freedom". Taipei Times. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ a b c Han, Cheung (11 September 2016). "Taiwan in time: Freedom of the press, China style". Taipei Times. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ Tsai, Ting-i (25 February 2002). "Incompetence blamed for closure". Taipei Times. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ "Evening paper's leadership dispute continues to boil". Taipei Times. 8 March 2001. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ Lin, Mei-chun (27 July 2001). "'Post' again rises out of the ashes". Taipei Times. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ Lin, Mei-chun (28 September 2001). "'Post' leadership hints at closure". Taipei Times. Taipei Times. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ Low, Stephanie (15 September 2001). "Newspaper executives to do battle in Taipei court". Taipei Times. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ Lin, Mei-chun (1 October 2001). "'Independence Post' to shut down". Taipei Times. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ "'Power News' announces it's shutting down today". Taipei Times. 21 February 2002. Retrieved 26 April 2017.