Chiang Ching-Kuo

Chiang Ching-Kuo

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Chiang Ching-Kuo was the son of Chiang Kai-shek and served as the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) from 1978 until his death in 1988. He is notable for overseeing the end of martial law in Taiwan in 1987 and initiating political reforms that contributed to the island's transition toward democracy.

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The 'six assurances' were presented to then-president Chiang Ching-kuo by then-head of the American Institute in Taiwan.

Trump-Xi weapons talk raises concern
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-18
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The foundations of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and its supply chains were established under former president Chiang Ching-kuo of the KMT.

KMT backer calls for firm defense spending stance
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-24
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Chiang Ching-kuo was Chiang Kai-shek's successor who maintained the pretense of control over Kinmen and Matsu.

EDITORIAL: Vigilance requires being informed
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-22
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The prominence of Chiang Ching-kuo in political nostalgia suggests that if fascism ever comes to Taiwan, it will appear as populism masked as constitutionalism.

Notes from Central Taiwan: What is the current crisis seeding the ground for?
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-18
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Chiang Ching-kuo was the Premier who initiated the Ten Major Construction Projects and supported the technology initiative.

Taiwan in Time: The breakfast that sparked Taiwan’s semiconductor revolution
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-26
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Chiang Ching-kuo was the son of Chiang Kai-shek and introduced limited reforms in Taiwan.

Getting Taiwan-China history right - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-16
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RC Cola visited in 1966, partnering with the Veterans Affairs Council — headed by then-minister of national defense Chiang Ching-kuo.

Taiwan in Time: Coca-Cola: The president’s favorite banned drink
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-27
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Chiang Ching-kuo was the vice premier of Taiwan during the 1970 assassination attempt.

The Taiwanese fighting spirit under existential threat
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-23
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Chiang Ching-kuo was a former president of Taiwan who held meetings at a state-run enterprise that contributed to Taiwan's semiconductor decisions.

The rise of Taiwan’s chip industry
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-28
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Chiang Ching-kuo was the president of Taiwan who supported the continuation of the US military radio station.

BOOK REVIEW: Was Jimmy Carter hostile to Taiwan, or just making the best of a tough situation?
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-26
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In Taiwan, Chiang’s son, former president Chiang Ching-kuo, who had inherited the presidency, put Taiwan-born Lee Teng-hui first in the line of succession by appointing him vice president in 1984.

Parallel fates: Spain and Taiwan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-22
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Chiang Ching-kuo is honored by road names, which are also included in the proposal for renaming.

Notes from Central Taiwan: Renaming Taiwan’s roads: wrong move, wrong time
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-09
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Chiang Ching-kuo is mentioned alongside Chiang Kai-shek regarding the renaming of roads for transitional justice.

Cabinet has no immediate plans for full rollout of road name changes
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-06
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Chiang Ching-kuo is the son of Chiang Kai-shek and was his successor.

EDITORIAL: All roads lead to home
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-04
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Former president Chiang Ching-kuo is honored by naming roads after him, as mentioned by Liu Shyh-fang.

Presidential Office the biggest symbol of authoritarianism: KMT legislator
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-04
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Liu Shyh-fang mentioned that roads named after Chiang Ching-kuo could be renamed if there is consensus.

Renaming Jhongjheng roads must follow regulations: ministry
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-02
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James Lilley presented then-president Chiang Ching-kuo with Reagan’s assurances in a private letter.

US lawmakers introduce bill to formalize ‘six assurances’
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-16
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Chiang Ching-kuo's authoritarian rule contributed to the KMT's indoctrination of Taiwanese people.

EDITORIAL: KMT does not represent Taiwan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-10
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The article references former president Chiang Ching-kuo during the discussion of the KMT's historical context.

EDITORIAL: KMT argument not convincing
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-04-27
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Chiang Ching-kuo is mentioned as another former leader of Taiwan associated with dictatorship.

Recall wave shows KMT is morally bankrupt
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-04-25
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Chiang Ching-kuo was a former president who also supported martial law in Taiwan.

Chinese democracy still far away
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-04-25
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President Chiang Ching-kuo’s decision to invest in Taiwan helped restore the Taiwanese image of themselves.

Donovan’s Deep Dives: Taiwan’s swaggering culture and the erection of Taipei 101
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-04-22
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Chiang Ching-kuo lifted martial law in Taiwan two years before Deng's death.

EDITORIAL: The enemy within, the enemy outside
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-04-08
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Chiang Ching-kuo was the son of Chiang Kai-shek and a key figure in Taiwan's history.

Chiang Kai-sheks Urenkel zieht nach China
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-03-25
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Chiang Ching-kuo, like his father, was involved in the anti-CCP efforts.

KMT is unfit for democratic rule
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-03-21
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President William Lai noted that the KMT’s actions contradicted the policies of former president Chiang Ching-kuo.

DPP launches public sessions on budget cuts
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-03-15
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The solitary statues of Chiang Kai-shek and Chiang Ching-kuo speak to how modern society continues to grapple with the two former leaders.

Invisible yet still felt - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-03-14
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Chiang Ching-kuo was the son of Chiang Kai-shek and served as President of Taiwan.

Chang Hsien-yi: How a CIA informant stopped Taiwan from developing nuclear weapons
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-03-02
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