Chiang Wei-kuo

Chiang Wei-kuo, widely recognized as Wego Chiang, was the adopted son of Chiang Kai-shek, the notable President of the Republic of China. He was the adoptive brother of Chiang Ching-kuo, who succeeded their father as president. A retired Army general, Chiang Wei-kuo was an influential figure within the Kuomintang party, contributing to its military and political endeavors. His courtesy names, Jian'gao (建鎬) and Niantang (念堂), reflect his family's historical significance. Remarkably, he served in the Wehrmacht during World War II before returning to play a pivotal role in the Second Sino-Japanese War and the complex landscape of the Chinese Civil War.