The 228 Incident refers to a significant uprising that occurred in Taiwan on February 28, 1947. It began when government officials enforced strict regulations on tobacco sales, leading to public discontent. The situation escalated when a confrontation between the police and a local vendor resulted in violence, sparking widespread protests against the ruling government of the Republic of China. In response, the government deployed military forces to suppress the uprising, resulting in a brutal crackdown. Estimates suggest that thousands of people were killed during this period, which led to a long-lasting impact on Taiwanese society and politics, including the implementation of martial law that lasted for several decades.