On August 15, the 34th year of the Republic of China (1945 AD), after the Japanese Emperor publicly admitted defeat and announced unconditional surrender, Chairman Chiang Kai-shek immediately delivered a world-renowned victory speech that marked the end of World War II.
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.
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 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.
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.