a system of inspection of public enterprises and disposal of former Japanese properties. Abolition of the Monopoly Bureau and state run monopolies. Prior to these reforms, many government officials charged high taxes on most services, allegedly amounting to little more than organized graft. Certain items such as salt, tobacco, liquor, and camphor were restricted to production and sale by the government, leading to inflated prices. It was a conflict between the Monopoly Bureau agents and a cigarette vendor which sparked the outbreak of the February 28 Incident. Military reforms Military Police are restricted to arresting only military personnel. As many Taiwanese as possible shall be assigned to fill military posts on Taiwan. Abolition of the Taiwan Garrison Command to prevent abuse of military privilege. The Taiwanese had allegedly little interest in participating in the ongoing Chinese Civil War, especially since Taiwan's status at the time was still disputed by some. Troops from the mainland also had a reputation for being undisciplined and contemptuous towards Taiwanese. Social welfare reforms Guarantee of the rights and privileges of the Taiwanese aborigines. Provides for workers' rights. Persons detained on charges of "war crimes" and "treason" are to be immediately released. Many Taiwanese who were the targets of official extortion or had offended a corrupt government official were detained on vague charges of "aiding the Japanese" or treason. Secondary demands subject to compromise Abolition of "Vocational Guidance Camps". The Central Government must pay for the sugar exported to the mainland by the Executive Yuan. The Central Government must pay for 150,000 tons of food exported to the mainland. Taiwanese employees of companies or the government were often ordered to participate in lengthy "Vocational Guidance Camps" which were allegedly designed to get them away from work long enough so that their jobs could be replaced by mainland Chinese. The last demand was due to an incident where the Central Government had gratuitously confiscated a large shipment of Taiwanese sugar without, then sold it on the mainland for significant profit. Similar situations also occurred with Taiwanese rice leading to major shortages and artificial price inflation. See also History of Taiwan History of the Republic of China Legal status of Taiwan Notes External links and references reprinted in February 28 incident 1947 documents