VIDEOS

These documentary videos depict historical moments in Wang Jingwei’s life, including speeches, travel, signing of treaties. Along with other archival material, this helps complete the portrayal of Wang. Listed in chronological order, the videos with unknown dates as well as footage of Wang’s close associates are at the end of this presentation.

10th Anniversary of the Central Military Academy

On June 6, 1934 Central Military Academy celebates its 10th anniversary. Wang Jingwei reviews the troops with Chiang Kai-shek.
Wang Jingwei forms pact with Provisional and Reformed governments

Wang Jingwei began talks about forming a pact to form a new regime with Wang Kemin and Liang Hongzhi on January 23, 1940 in Tsingtao.
Wang Jingwei government's 1940 return to Nanjing

With the Central Political Conference on March 20, 1940 Wang Jingwei established the Reorganized National Government in Nanjing. In Spanish.
Wang Jingwei declares return of the capital to Nanjing

Ceremony at the founding of the Reorganized National Government on March 30, 1940.
Wang Jingwei and Nobuyuki Abe sign Sino-Japanese Treaty in Nanjing

On November 30, 1940 Wang Jingwei and Prime Minister of Japan Nobuyuki Abe sign Sino-Japanese Treaty in Nanjing, accompanied by Wang's associates Zhou Longxiang, Chu Minyi and others.
Signing of the 1940 "Treaty Concerning Basic Relations"

On November 30, 1940 Wang Jingwei and Prime Minister of Japan Nobuyuki Abe sign Sino-Japanese Treaty in Nanjing. Wang's associates Zhou Longxiang, Chu Minyi and others.
China signs "Treaty Concerning Basic Relations" with Japan

On November 30, 1940 Wang Jingwei and Prime Minister of Japan Nobuyuki Abe sign Sino-Japanese Treaty in Nanjing. Wang's associates Zhou Longxiang, Chu Minyi and others.
China, Japan and Manchukuo Sign Joint Declaration

Wang Jingwei singing Joing Declaration with China, Japan and Manchukuo on November 30, 1940.
Wang Jingwei leaves after signing "Treaty Concerning Basic Relations"

On November 30, 1940 Wang Jingwei and Prime Minister of Japan Nobuyuki Abe sign Sino-Japanese Treaty in Nanjing. Wang's associates Zhou Longxiang, Chu Minyi and others.
Japan's Ambassador hosts Wang Jingwei

Japanese Ambassador General Abe hosted Wang Jingwei before his return to Japan on December 8, 1940.
Chinese and Japanese officials on board flagship Izumo

Wang Jingwei and Admiral Shimada on board the flagship Izumo on March 18, 1941. With Zhou Longxiang, Chu Minyi and Chen Qun, etc.
First Anniversary of the Reorganized National Government

March 30, 1941 ceremony commemorates the first anniversary of the founding of the Reorganized National Government. Wang Jingwei gives a speech and inspects the troops.
Greater East Asian Convention of Newspaper Reporters

On April 4, 1941 Wang Jingwei speaks at the Greater East Asian Convention of Newspaper Reporters at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Guangzhou.
Wang Jingwei meets Japanese Japanese Navy Minister

Wang Jingwei arrives in Shanghai on June 13, 1941. On the 14th, he meets with Japanese Minister of the Navy Shigetaro Shimada on board the carrier Yawata Maru.
Crowds greet Wang Jingwei in Japan

On June 16, 1941 crowds meet Wang Jingwei as he alights from Yawata Maru in Kobe. Accompanied by Zhou Fohai, Zhou Longxiang, Chu Minyi and others, he is later driven to the Kobe train station.
Wang Jingwei arrives in Tokyo

Wang Jingwei arrives in Tokyo on June 17, 1941 and is greeted by Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoe and Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka.
Wang Jingwe makes declaration on visit to Japan

Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoe holds banquet for Wang Jingwei on June 19, 1941 where they both deliver speeches.
Wang Jingwei departs Japan

Wang Jingwei arrives at the Osaka train station on June 25, 1941 en route the Koshien Hotel, amidst welcoming crowds. On June 28, he boards Kobe Maru in Kobe to return to China.
Conference at the centenary of the outbreak of the Opium War

On August 29, 1941, Wang Jingwei speaks at the Conference at the centenary of the outbreak of the Opium War.
National Day ceremony and parade

On National Day, October 10, 1942, Wang Jingwei presides at the commemorative ceremony and inspects the troops afterwards.
Wang Jingwei visits the Great East Asia War Exposition with Japanese representatives

Wang Jingwei visits the Great East Asia War Exposition with Japanese representatives on November 1, 1942.
Wang Jingwei receives Japan's Grand Cordon of the Order of the Chrysanthemum

President Wang receives the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum after arriving on December 20, 1942 at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, greeted by Prime Minister Hideki Tojo.
China, Japan and Manchukuo give New Year addresses

Prime Ministers Hideki Tojo, Zhang Jinghui and Wang Jingwei give New Year addresses at the end of December, 1942.
Japanese and Chinese Forces Hold Joint Exericises

Wang Jingwei and Commander Shunroku Hata review military exercises, 1943.
Nanjing Government joins Japan to Declare War on the US and Britain

On January 9, 1943, Wang Jingwei signs declaration of war on the US and Britain on behalf of the Reorganized National Government in Nanjing.
Wang Jingwei receives Japanese Prime Minister Tojo

Hideki Tojo leaves Tokyo for Nanjing on March 12, 1943 and meets with Wang Jingwei, Zhou Longxiang, Zhou Fohai, Lin Bosheng, etc.
Wang Jingwei shares a toast with Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo

Wang Jingwei and Chen Gongbo arrive at the Japanese Prime Minister's official residence on September 22, 1943 and meets with Hideki Tojo.
Wang Jingwei delivers speech on National Day

On October 10, 1943, Wang Jingwei delivers speech to commemorate National Day.
Leaders arrive for the Greater East Asia Conference

Heads of states attend the Greater East Asia Conference. Wang Jingwei arrives on November 1, 1943 accompanied by Zhou Fohai and Chu Minyi and others.
Greater East Asia Joint Declaration

On November 5, 1943, prime ministers and presidents of several nations speak at the Greater East Asia Conference in Tokyo.
Leaders gather at the Greater East Asia Conference

Wang Jingwei delivers speech on November 7, 1943 at Tokyo's Greater East Asia Conference in Hibiya Park.
Wang Jingwei's body transported to airport

Wang Jingwei's body is transported from Tokyo to Nanjing on November 12, 1944 after his passing on November 10.
The funeral of Wang Jingwei in Nanjing

On November 12, 1944, Wang Jingwei's body is met by his wife Chen Bijun, children and close associates upon its arrival from Japan. The flag can be seen hoisted at half-mast.
General Sun Dianying joins Nanjing Reorganized National Government

Diplomats from the Nanjing Government Zhou Longxiang, Lin Baisheng and others meet with General Sun Dianying and his staff in Nanjing, followed by a meeting with Wang Jingwei later in his office. Date unknown.
Wang Jingwei negotiates with Japanese ambassador Abe Nobuyuki

Japanese Ambassador Abe plays croquette at the Japanese Embassy and meets with Wang Jingwei, Zhou Longxiang, Chu Minyi, Lin Baisheng. Date unknown.
Chen Bijun inspects young scouts

Chen Bijun, Wang Jingwei's wife, visits a campsite for young scouts in Guangzhou. Date unknown.
Chu Minyi demonstrates the use of Taichi apparatus

On August 4, 1934 the Secretary of the Executive Yuan Chu Minyi demonstrates an apparatus he invented for Taichi training
Chu Minyi teaches students warm-up exercises

Secretary of Executive Yuan Chu Minyi teaches students warm-up exercises on October 18, 1934.

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