The 2004 presidential election ended with Chen Shui-bian winning by a razor-thin margin. The result was immediately contested by the opposition due to the mysterious 3-19 shooting incident and the activation of the national security emergency mechanism, which prevented many military and police personnel from voting. This led to a prolonged political crisis, including the "occupy Kaitagelan Boulevard" protests, deeply polarizing Taiwanese society.
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The Controversial 2004 Presidential Election: A Victory Shadowed by the 3-19 Shooting and Election Irregularities
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