The Zhongshan Ship Incident: A Secret Case in the History of Sino-Communist Relations

Author: Zhang Yuwen
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, the commander-in-chief of the Huangpu Military Academy and the commander of the Guangzhou Garrison Command, suddenly defied his usual behavior by ordering the arrest of Li Zhilong, the captain of the Zhongshan and a Communist Party member, placing the top leader of the Kuomintang's Party, government, and military, Wang Jingwei, under house arrest, and surrounding the Soviet military advisory group. However, this coup d'état was understood and tolerated by both the Soviet government and the Communist Party of China. Wang Jingwei was forced to go into exile overseas, while Chiang Kai-shek seized the opportunity to take the throne of the Kuomintang. People can't help but ask: "What is the truth behind the Zhongshan Incident?" So, open this book! It tells you the truth of the incident, helps you solve the mystery, and helps you analyze the historical lessons to be learned.