By David J. Kent Washington, DC and Taipei, Taiwan Monday, October 26, 2026 The sight is familiar. I climb the many steps up to the temple-like Memorial, the number of steps steeped in relevant history. The large main hall at the top is visually dominated by the seated statue of the nation’s most revered former leader. He sits stoically in his throne-like chair, his face strong and arms stretched forward revealing his strategically placed hands. He gazes out into the vast spa