Chiang Kai-shek’s Close Friends and Trusted Aides: Their Stories

As a leading figure in what was once the country’s foremost family, what secrets and hidden dealings lay behind Chiang Kai-shek, the powerful warlord of his era, and the interest groups surrounding him? Drawing on the firsthand observations and accounts of those who were there, this series uncovers the buried history of a short-lived dynasty. This volume introduces the most important allies at Chiang Kai-shek’s side, including Zhang Jingjiang, Huang Jinrong, and Wu Zhongxin. Using exclusive primary sources, it reveals the political schemes and tactics Chiang employed with his close friends and trusted aides.