Chen Jitang

Author: Xiao Zili
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This is a mysterious historical figure, a person who is difficult to be categorized with simple labels. During his lifetime and after his death, he was both praised and criticized. High-ranking political figures often expressed their aversion and slander towards him, while ordinary people had a certain fondness for him and could not forget him for a long time. He insisted on opposing communism throughout his life, yet later, the Communist Party of China gave him high praise. His life was pitiful, ridiculous, and tragic, yet also lovable, respectable, and moving. He is known as "Southern" Chen Jitang (1890—1954).