 Some statues have been removed starting in 1999, with greater publicity surrounding removals starting in 2007 under pro-Taiwan independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)-led government initiatives, which in turn led to protests and opposition on the grounds of culture and history.Many Chiang statues have since been relocated to a central location and placed in a memorial garden.The relocation of Chiang statues has been suggested as a peaceful alternative fate for Confederate statuary.