Chang Ya-juo

Chang Ya-juo was not only the mistress of Chiang Ching-kuo, the influential son of Chiang Kai-shek, but she also played a significant role in the family's legacy by bearing twin sons, John Chiang and Winston Chang. Her journey began in Jiujiang, where she was born and raised. It was during her time working at a military training camp for enlistees fighting against Japan that she crossed paths with Chiang Ching-kuo, who was serving as the head of Gannan Prefecture. Their relationship blossomed amid the turbulent backdrop of war, adding a personal dimension to the broader political history of the era.