When officials asked Wang Jingwei why his essays “Trend of Revolution,” “Determination for Revolution,” and “A Farewell letter” were sewn into the lining of his coat, he responded: “These essays were first written with ink, now I want to write them in blood.” Page 13 of Wang Jingwei’s draft of an autobiography, in Wang Jingwei: His Life, Ideas and Beliefs … Read More
When did Wang Jingwei & Chen Bijun Marry?
Wang Jingwei & Chen Bijun wedding photo Wang Jingwei & Modern China sheds new light on one of the more popular topics of discussion surrounding Wang Jingwei: his wife Chen Bijun (1891-1959), and the relationship between them. Wang Jingwei’s poetic expressions of affection for his wife had been published in the Shuangzhaolou shicigao collection, where “Bingru” (Chen Bijun’s courtesy … Read More
Wang Jingwei & Modern China in Your Library
Wang Jingwei & Modern China continues to be acquired by institutions worldwide; please find a partial list below. Help us spread the word by letting us know if you see that your library or institution is not included in the list. Please request the books from your favorite local libraries and institutions not yet listed. Share the list so that … Read More
The 1939 Assassination Attempt on Wang Jingwei
Much has been written about the assassination that took place in March 1939 in Hanoi. Most recently, Ho Mang Hang’s eye-witness account, and Wang Jingwei’s own writing was been published for the first time in Wang Jingwei & Modern China. Aside from clarifying details about the incident, these recollections provide clues as to how the event affected Wang Jingwei. On … Read More
Analyzing Ho Mang Hang’s “Nanshe Shihua” by Chu Onpui
Wang Jingwei & Modern China editor Chu Onpui’s essay in the journal Shijishuping points out the fact that Ho Mang Hang’s Nanshe Shihua is a unique edition, not an exact copy, of Wang Jingwei’s literary discourse “Nanshe Shihua.” Chu arrived at this conclusion after a careful study and analysis of Ho’s earlier draft of Nanshe Shihua, which he compared with … Read More
Exciting New Year Activities
Following our successful July 2019 launch, we are excited to start the new year with the following activities in Taipei and Hong Kong. We look forward to meeting you at these events that explore Wang Jingwei’s relevance to today’s events: Wang Jingwei—(Mis)Perception and Reality The six-volume series Wang Jingwei & Modern China will be presented at the Taipei International Book … Read More
Happy New Year from Wang Jingwei & Modern China
As we welcome 2020 and the Chinese New Year, we extend best wishes to our readers with this painting by Wang Jingwei’s daughter Wang Wenxun, dedicated to Ho Mang Hang’s parents. Thanks to your support, the six-volume Wang Jingwei & Modern China is not only selling well in Taiwan and Hong Kong, the series is a topic of great interest and … Read More