About this episode

This episode provides an overview of Wang Jingwei's life and his controversial legacy in Chinese history.

Hi Everyone, just coming up for air. This is actually one of the several new episodes that have been available on Patreon and CHP Premium since July, three months ago. This is a brief overview of the life and times of Wang Jingwei, the 中国头号大汉奸. Strong words. Why is he so despised? What drove him to make the decisions he did that forever branded him as a traitor to the Chinese people? He's another figure from those early ROC years that everyone has heard of but perhaps not so sure of the role he played in the history of that era. Enjoy. If the FOMO is making you lose sleep at night, consider subscribing below. Thanks!!! Laszlo's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheChinaHistoryPodcast CHP Premium: https://teacupmedia.supercast.com/ Early access to shows. Ad Free. Easy and convenient access to Laszlo.

People in this episode

Host: Laszlo Montgomery

Topics covered

• Wang Jingwei
• Chinese history
• ROC
• traitors
• historical figures

Keywords

• Wang Jingwei
• China
• traitor
• ROC
• history
• Laszlo Montgomery

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Organizations: Patreon, CHP Premium

Places: China

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