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A careful reading of Zhu Zongzhen's 'Chiang Kai-shek's Reflection on the 1948 Constitutionalism' reveals the integrity, painful soul, and regrets of Chiang as he navigated the ROC's journey from constitutional preparation to implementation between 1946 and 1948. To prevent China from becoming a Marxist-Leninist cultural colony, Chiang, a hero who fought for most of his life, is still branded a traitor by the descendants of the very people he sought to protect. Truly, he is more wronged than Dou E.
This is an introduction and recommendation article for the historical work 'The Forgotten Ally: China's World War II, 1937-1945' (FORGOTTEN ALLY:CHINA'S WORLD WAR II, 1937-1945). The article cites praise from multiple authorities and outlines the book's significance and reading value.
On August 15, the 34th year of the Republic of China (1945), after the Emperor of Japan publicly admitted defeat and announced unconditional surrender, Chairman Chiang Kai-shek delivered a world-famous victory speech that brought World War II to a close.
This article quotes Hou Han-ting's view, using strong irony to discuss Chiang Kai-shek's historical status. It concedes that Chiang Kai-shek killed people, but points out that the killings occurred in the historical context of resisting Japan, fighting Communism, and purging Communist believers. The article highlights Chiang Kai-shek's contributions to Taiwan Province, including bringing in talent (such as Qian Mu and Hu Shih), gold, Palace Museum artifacts, and promoting land reform and nine-year compulsory education. It argues that these contributions were the foundation for Taiwan Province's post-war development and prosperity. The author calls for the restoration of historical truth and emphasizes the need to be grateful for the benefits received and remember his achievements.
Among the people in the photo, some served as the President of the Republic of China, some as Vice President, some as Premier, and others as heads of various branches of government. Seated second in the front row is Zhao Hengti, who served as the Governor of Hunan and was a Senior Advisor to the President at the time. Former Presidents Chiang Kai-shek and Chiang Ching-kuo, along with Vice President Chen Cheng, all stood behind him, showing Zhao's prestigious status.
This article refutes a widely circulated online claim: that Taiwan's Ten Major Construction Projects originated because Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling embezzled over half of US aid funds, and Truman, to prevent further corruption by the Chiang family, converted US aid to support infrastructure construction. The author points out that this claim is severely flawed in its timeline: the Ten Major Construction Projects began in 1974, while US aid was canceled as early as 1965 due to Taiwan's economic stability. The article also clarifies the phased nature of US aid (from grants to loans) and questions the authenticity of Truman angrily accusing the Chiang family of stealing US$700 million (sourced from a post-retirement personal interview rather than official records). The author believes that such remarks, which attribute all credit to the US and smear the KMT, are anti-intellectual conspiracy theories that even mess up the timeline.
This article harshly criticizes statements made by DPP Taipei Councilor Wang Shih-chien on a political talk show, refuting his claim that 'Chiang Kai-shek renounced demands for reparations from Japan in the Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty, preventing the government from seeking compensation for Taiwanese comfort women.' The author argues this is an 'erroneous misunderstanding,' rebutting from two angles: first, Japan unilaterally breached the treaty; second, the treaty content didn't actually renounce comfort women compensation rights.
This article examines Chiang Kai-shek's deep regret and reflection on the Nationalist Party's (KMT) loss of Mainland China, as documented in his book *Soviet Russia in China*. The article points out that Chiang Kai-shek was a rare leader who frequently engaged in self-examination. He primarily attributed the defeat to the long-term support and infiltration by Soviet Russia to the Chinese Communist Party in terms of finance, weapons, and ideology. His purpose in writing the book was to warn the free world, based on China's bitter lesson, of the Soviet Union's aggressive ambitions masked by a cloak of 'peaceful coexistence.'
This article republishes the full text of the 'Message to All National Compatriots on the Republic of China’s Withdrawal from the United Nations,' delivered by President Chiang Kai-shek in 1971 when the ROC was forced to withdraw. President Chiang emphasized the position of 'no coexistence with the bandit regime,' stated that the UN resolution violated the Charter, and declared that the ROC government was the true representative of the 700 million people on the mainland.
This article uses just 31 characters—a simple bank account analogy—to summarize the financial impact of each ROC president: Chiang Kai-shek opened the account, Chiang Ching-kuo made deposits, Lee Teng-hui made withdrawals, Chen Shui-bian made thefts, Ma Ying-jeou made supplementary deposits, and Tsai Ing-wen closed the account. Through this extremely concise method, the article expresses commentary on the fiscal situations across different periods.
This article criticizes the Foreign Ministry for deliberately omitting translations of Paraguay President Cartes' three references to 'Chiang Kai-shek' (Jiang Jieshi) during his military honors ceremony speech in Taiwan. The author sees this as kowtowing to the DPP in power, distorting the original speech, and essentially insulting a friendly nation's leader—proof that Tsai's government suffers from 'selective amnesia.'
This article explores the significance of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Song in Taiwan's history, reflecting on its cultural and political implications. The author discusses how the song has been perceived over time and its role in shaping public memory.
This article introduces and records the first version of the 'President Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Song,' with lyrics by Chin Hsiao-yi and music by Huang Yau-tai. The song praises the historical achievements of the late President Chiang Kai-shek (Chiang Chung-cheng) of the Republic of China, including succeeding Sun Yat-sen's legacy, the victory in the War of Resistance against Japan, the abolition of unequal treaties, and the promotion of the New Life Movement, constitutionalism, economic construction, and nine-year compulsory education. The article notes there are several versions of the song and provides the full lyrics of the Chin edition as a historical document.
While everyone argues whether this island of Taiwan should be independent or unified (to be honest, both are false issues), Chiang Kai-shek and the US engaged in intense international competition that, in aftermath of WWII in the Asia-Pacific, was one of the most difficult battles in modern Chinese history. It was not merely about bloodshed but about political warfare.
A political defense of Chiang Kai-shek against the 'Transitional Justice' narrative, examining the actual historical evidence and the origins of modern opposition to his legacy.
A historical comparison of the mainland's Cultural Revolution (1966+) and Taiwan's simultaneous Chinese Culture Renaissance Movement, highlighting the stark contrast in how these two regions managed national development during the same period.
This article aims to urge readers to set aside prejudice and re-examine the contributions of Chiang Kai-shek (President Chiang) to the Republic of China and Taiwan Province. It lists the key policies implemented by President Chiang after relocating to Taiwan, covering military, land reform, education, and economic development, and contrasts his achievements with the disastrous policies (such as the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution) implemented by Mao Zedong on the mainland during the same period. The article emphasizes President Chiang's dedication to the nation and the unfair treatment he has received.
This article reveals the historical facts of former President Chiang Kai-shek transporting gold from mainland China to Taiwan in 1949, clarifying its quantity and purpose, and refuting the misunderstandings of some people regarding this event. The total amount of gold transported to Taiwan was about 112 to 187 metric tons, which was used at the time to stabilize the nearly empty Bank of Taiwan and the value of the New Taiwan Dollar, and to support construction and needs in the early post-war period. The article strongly contrasts the Republic of China as an exploited nation with Japan during the Japanese occupation period as a 'resource-invading nation' that looted a huge amount of gold (over 6,000 metric tons) in the Nanjing Massacre. At the same time, it criticizes some modern individuals (including Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je) for mocking the architectural aesthetics of the post-war Republic of China and infinitely praising the construction of the Japanese occupation era, calling on the public not to criticize the practical considerations of the ancients in times of turmoil based on today's peaceful and affluent standards.
The article addresses the controversy over curriculum adjustments, exploring the identity issue of 'Taiwanese' versus 'Chinese,' and criticizing specific political parties for deliberately playing word games to assign the term 'China' exclusively to the People's Republic of China, ignoring the history that the Republic of China can also be abbreviated as China. The author advocates that the ROC and Taiwan can coexist, and chastises those creating divisions as being 'maliciously motivated' or having 'a poor grasp of cultural literacy.' The article also touches on the incorrect understanding of Chiang Kai-shek's title, emphasizing the need for careful thought when distinguishing these terms.