Kuomintang's "Brotherhood Patriarchs": Chen Guofu and Chen Lifu

Author: Fan Xiaofang
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: From the rise of Chiang Kai-shek, the brothers Chen Guofu and Chen Lifu have always been his trusted lieutenants and right-hand men. The enigmatic brothers, in reality, controlled the nation's thoughts through patronage, secret police, espionage, and administrative power. The Chen brothers dominated the Kuomintang, and their immense influence was closely tied to the achievements and legacy of their father. The two Chen brothers advised Chiang Kai-shek, established the CC Clique to control the party, planned the Central Special Investigation Bureau to eliminate opposition forces, and ultimately created the Chiang family's rule and the Chen family's party. The brothers Chen Guofu and Chen Lifu, along with the CC Clique, were important figures and a unique phenomenon during the Republican era. Their emergence served the needs of Chiang Kai-shek's rule. The writing of this book generally follows a chronological order, but sometimes jumps between time periods to focus on the beginning and end of specific events. In terms of events, more attention is given to the Chen brothers and the CC Clique, as writing about two characters in the same book inevitably leads to some repetition in material selection and event narration. This is hereby clarified.