Chiang Kai-shek

Chiang Kai-shek

Taiwan TaiwanpoliticianMaleb. 18873.1Global Dominance: 0.01%

Chiang Kai-shek was a prominent Chinese military and political leader who served as the head of the Nationalist government of the Republic of China. He played a significant role in the Chinese Civil War and was a key ally of the United States during World War II. His interactions with Gyalo Thondup occurred during Thondup's studies in Nanjing, where he met influential leaders and gained insights into the political landscape of China.

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Chiang Kai-shek was the leader of the nationalist party who fled to Taiwan in 1949 after losing the civil war in China.

Taiwan över på en kinesisk attack
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-08-05
6.0

Chiang Kai Shek is referenced in relation to the nationalist campaign that affected Mimian Hsu's grandfather.

Mimian Hsu y el arte de reconectar con las raíces: La exposición en el MADC que rescata la memoria y la migración
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-08-02
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Chiang Kai-shek mobilized troops to encircle the Red Army in the Shaanxi-Gansu region.

巧布“口袋阵” 劳山开新局--党史-中国共产党新闻网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2026-08-02
3.0

Chiang Kai-shek was a former president of Taiwan and the great-grandfather of Chiang Wan-an.

Donovan’s Deep Dives: Is the Taipei mayor eyeing a third Chiang dynasty presidency?
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-08-01
7.0

Chiang Kai-shek's retreating forces turned Kinmen into a front line during the Chinese Civil War.

Kinmen and the law that says no
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-26
4.0

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek was the leader of Taiwan during its period of martial law.

Wie Puma Shen Chinas Zorn auf sich zieht – Ein Porträt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-21
4.0

Taiwan magically sprang into existence when Chiang Kai-shek arrived.

Donovan’s Deep Dives:Taiwan’s evolving English language news landscape
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-07
5.0

Large Chinese characters reading 'I regard the nation's rise or fall as my own personal responsibility' were written by Chiang Kai-shek shortly before his death in 1975.

Keep out of China’s clutches, president tells military cadets
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-30
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Chiang Kai-shek mobilized a large military force in an attempt to eliminate the Red Army during the Zunyi Conference aftermath.

伟大转折记(伟大征程) --时政--人民网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2026-06-23
3.0

The article discusses Chiang Kai-shek's group and their aggressive stance towards mainland China.

独立自主记(伟大征程) --时政--人民网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2026-06-22
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Former president Chiang Kai-shek of the Chinese Nationalist Party declared martial law in 1949, which lasted until 1987.

Education ministry releases teaching resources for 228 Incident
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-06
3.0

The government should provide a firm timeline to transition Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei away from a location that worships a statue of a dictator.

Group demands transition timeline - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-28
3.0

The public has long held differing opinions on former president Chiang Kai-shek’s historical legacy.

An ideal site for a new legislature
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-28
4.0

Former president Chiang Kai-shek bears the greatest responsibility for the tragedy.

EDITORIAL: Confronting an uncomfortable past
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-28
3.0

Chiang Kai-shek's troops were the opponents in the Dufu Store battle.

那些在春节期间打响的战斗--党史-中国共产党新闻网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2026-02-22
3.0

Chiang Kai-shek was the leader who proclaimed the provisional government of the Republic of China in Taiwan.

Hightech trifft Tradition im Herzen Taiwans
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-29
3.0

Chiang Kai-shek was the former president who retained a part of China's territory to justify his claim to represent China.

EDITORIAL: Vigilance requires being informed
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-22
5.0

Cheng Ying-yao referenced former president Chiang Kai-shek's regime in 1949 to explain the ROC's current status.

Education minister not afraid of China’s threats
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-12
4.0

Chiang Kai-shek ruled Taiwan for more than two decades and was a baptized Christian who emphasized the historical links of the KMT to China.

Taiwan celebrates Christmas, kind of, once again after 25 years
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-25
7.0

Chiang Kai-shek was a distinguished visitor at the guest house where Eileen Chang stayed during her visit to Taiwan.

Book review: Dramatizing the writers life
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-18
5.0

Chiang Kai-shek was the President of the Republic of China who signed the Allied documents regarding Taiwan.

China teilt wieder einmal gegen Japan aus
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-16
5.0

KMT leader Chiang Kai-shek launched a coordinated, violent purge of communists and labor union members in Shanghai.

Guermantes Lailari on Taiwan : Disentanglement: Halting CCP rule
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-08
3.0

Chiang Kai-shek led the Kuomintang forces that retreated to Taiwan after losing the civil war to the Communist Party of China.

Тайвань сообщил о приближении к острову самолетов и кораблей Китая: 30 ноября 2025, 11:29
Tengri News – major Kazakh news website·KazakhstanKazakhstan· 2025-11-30
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Chiang Kai-shek imposed martial law in Taiwan that lasted until 1987.

Taiwan’s history is of independence
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-30
3.0

Republic of China leader Chiang Kai-shek was kidnapped by two of his own generals to force him into an alliance with Mao Zedong’s communists.

FACTBOX-Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-25
5.0

Chiang Kai-shek led the ROC government that assumed control of Taiwan in October 1945.

Xi discussed Taiwan issue in latest call with Trump: experts
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-25
5.0

Ho Cheng-hui mentioned the Chiang Kai-shek regime in relation to UN Resolution 2758.

China takes feud with Japan to the UN
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-22
5.0

During the era of Chiang Kai-shek, troops were driven by a clear goal to 'retake the mainland.'

EDITORIAL: Getting tough on espionage
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-16
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Chiang Kai-shek fled to Taiwan after losing the civil war to Mao Zedong.

Como uma ilha menor que o RJ pode paralisar a economia mundial? Entenda no vídeo
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-11-15
4.0

Chiang Kai-shek was the former president whose actions during the White Terror era are central to the film's story.

White Terror movie ‘A Foggy Tale’ premieres in Chiayi
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-14
4.0