Four big families of the Republic of China
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The Four big families of the Republic of China are an initial group of families in the Republic of China
era. They were responsible for much of China's management of finance, politics, economy and law. The four big families begin with the Chinese surname
Chiang, Soong, Kung and Chen.
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
era. They were responsible for much of China's management of finance, politics, economy and law. The four big families begin with the Chinese surname
Chinese surname
Chinese family names have been historically used by Han Chinese and Sinicized Chinese ethnic groups in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and among overseas Chinese communities. In ancient times two types of surnames, family names and clan names , existed.The colloquial expressions laobaixing...
Chiang, Soong, Kung and Chen.
Families
The following families and their descendents are listed below. Each indentation is at least one generation down, but not necessarily the next generation. Not all the descendents are shown.Chiang family notables
- Chiang Kai-shekChiang Kai-shekChiang Kai-shek was a political and military leader of 20th century China. He is known as Jiǎng Jièshí or Jiǎng Zhōngzhèng in Mandarin....
(蔣介石, 1887—1975) - first President of the Republic of ChinaPresident of the Republic of ChinaThe President of the Republic of China is the head of state and commander-in-chief of the Republic of China . The Republic of China was founded on January 1, 1912, to govern all of China...
- Chiang Ching-kuoChiang Ching-kuoChiang Ching-kuo , Kuomintang politician and leader, was the son of President Chiang Kai-shek and held numerous posts in the government of the Republic of China...
(蔣經國, 1910—1988) - President of the Republic of China- Eddie ChiangChiang Hsiao-yungChiang Hsiao-yung was a politician of the Republic of China.-Biography:Chiang was born in Shanghai, Republic of China in 1948. He was the third son of Chiang Ching-kuo, the President of the Republic of China in Taiwan from 1978 to 1988. His mother was Faina Ipatyevna Vakhreva, also known as Chiang...
(蔣孝勇, 1948—1996) - politician - Winston ChangWinston ChangWinston Hsiao-tzu Chang was a president of Soochow University in Taipei.-Biography:He and his twin brother, John Chang, were born the sons of Chiang Ching-kuo and Chang Ya-juo in Guilin, but took their mother's surname as they were born out of wedlock, although they both were given the generation...
(章孝慈, 1941—1996) - Soochow UniversitySoochow University (Taiwan)Soochow University is a private university located in Taipei, Taiwan. Although the Soochow University in Taiwan maintains a church and a Methodist minister in residence, it may be considered a secular institution...
president - John Chiang (蔣孝嚴, 1941—) - politician
- Eddie Chiang
- Chiang Ching-kuo
Soong family notables
- Charlie SoongCharlie SoongCharles Jones Soong , courtesy name Yaoru was a Chinese businessman who first achieved prominence as a missionary in Shanghai. He was a close friend of Sun Yat-Sen and a key player in the events that led to the Xinhai Revolution in 1911...
(宋嘉樹, 1863—1918) - businessman, friend of Sun Yat-SenSun Yat-senSun Yat-sen was a Chinese doctor, revolutionary and political leader. As the foremost pioneer of Nationalist China, Sun is frequently referred to as the "Father of the Nation" , a view agreed upon by both the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China...
- T.V. Soong (宋子文, 1894̄̅—1971) - businessman
- Soong sistersSoong sistersThe Soong Sisters were three Hakka Chinese women who were, along with their husbands, amongst China's most significant political figures of the early 20th century...
- Soong Ai-lingSoong Ai-lingSoong Ai-ling , or Eling Soong , eldest of the Soong sisters, was the wife of H. H. Kung , who was the richest man in the early 20th century Republic of China. The first character of her given name is written as 靄 in some texts...
(宋藹齡, 1890—1973) - married to H.H. Kung - Soong Ching-lingSoong Ching-lingSoong Ching-ling , also known as Madame Sun Yat-sen, was one of the three Soong sisters—who, along with their husbands, were amongst China's most significant political figures of the early 20th century. She was the Vice Chairman of the People's Republic of China...
(宋慶齡, 1893—1981) - Vice President of the People's Republic of ChinaVice President of the People's Republic of ChinaThe Vice President of the People's Republic of China , formerly called Vice Chairman of the People's Republic of China from 1954 to 1975, or abbreviated Guójiā Fù Zhǔxí 国家副主席, literally State Vice-chairman) is a senior position in the government of the People's Republic of China.-Selection and...
, married to Sun Yat-senSun Yat-senSun Yat-sen was a Chinese doctor, revolutionary and political leader. As the foremost pioneer of Nationalist China, Sun is frequently referred to as the "Father of the Nation" , a view agreed upon by both the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China... - Soong May-lingSoong May-lingSoong May-ling or Soong Mei-ling, also known as Madame Chiang Kai-shek or Madame Chiang was a First Lady of the Republic of China , the wife of Generalissimo and President Chiang Kai-shek. She was a politician and painter...
(宋美齡, 1898—2003) - First Lady of the Republic of China, married to Chiang Kai-shekChiang Kai-shekChiang Kai-shek was a political and military leader of 20th century China. He is known as Jiǎng Jièshí or Jiǎng Zhōngzhèng in Mandarin....
- Soong Ai-ling
- Soong Zi-on (宋子安, 1906－1969) - Guangzhou bank chairman
Chen family notables
- Chen Qi-mei (陳其美, 1878－1916) - politician
- Chen Guo-fu (陳果夫, 1892－1951) - politician
- Chen Li-fu (陳立夫, 1900－2001) - politician