Chiang Kai-shek

Chiang Kai-shek was a prominent Chinese statesman, revolutionary, and military commander, recognized for his influential role in 20th-century China. As the leader of the Nationalist Kuomintang (KMT) party, he served as commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army and presided over the Republic of China (ROC) on the mainland from 1928 until 1949. Following his defeat in the Chinese Civil War against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Chiang retreated to Taiwan, where he continued to lead the ROC until his death in 1975. Notably, he remained viewed as the legitimate head of China by the United Nations until 1971, underscoring his enduring political significance.