In Taiwan, Debate Over History And Censorship As WWII TV Drama Is Canceled
Jiachang's Heart, inspired by the story of a 17-year-old Taiwanese girl who volunteers as a nurse for the Japanese army, is taken off the air after criticism about its historical portrayal.
by Scott Neuman
May 23, 2018
2 minutes
A Taiwanese historical drama about a nurse who runs away to serve the army of occupying Japan during World War II has been forced off the air amid concerns of censorship pressure from mainland China.
produced by the local Da Ai TV station was scheduled to run for 39 prime-time episodes, but
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