They petitioned the Japanese government to permit the enactment of a representative committee which spoke in favor of Taiwanese people, thus taking a vital step towards democracy. The committee, established in 1921, was called the Petition Movement for the Establishment of a Taiwanese Parliament. Lin Hsien-tang was elected as their headperson.
In a bid to advance democratic ideals, Taiwanese people petitioned the Japanese government for the establishment of a representative committee that would advocate for their interests. This committee, established in 1921 and known as the Petition Movement for the Establishment of a Taiwanese Parliament, was headed by Lin Hsien-tang.