In the early days of the Russian Revolution in 1917, I was completely in sympathy with it. I felt that it established a new era in the history of the modern world. I was so overwhelmed by it that, if people made any unfriendly comment, I would vigorously defend it. If people condemned the Communist party, I would speak in its defense.
Chiang Kai-shek, also known as Jiang Jieshi, was a Chinese military and political leader who played a pivotal role in the history of modern China. He was the leader of the Nationalist government and the Kuomintang (KMT) party during the Chinese Civil War and the Second Sino-Japanese War. Chiang Kai-shek's leadership was marked by his efforts to unify China and his resistance against Japanese aggression during World War II. However, his government was eventually defeated by the Chinese Communist Party, leading to the establishment of the People's Republic of China on the mainland, while Chiang and his government retreated to Taiwan. In Taiwan, Chiang continued to lead the Republic of China until his death. Chiang Kai-shek's role in Chinese history and his leadership during turbulent times have made him a complex and controversial figure, with both supporters and critics. Nevertheless, his impact on the shaping of modern China and Taiwan's political landscape remains significant.