Chiang Kai-shek’s Secret Coma, and the Cigar-Smoking, Cross-Dressing, Confucian Descendant Ms. Kung — S5-E23
The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files
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Chiang Kai-shek's Coma and Recovery
This chapter explores the six-month coma of Chiang Kai-shek, examining the public's growing concern for his health and the dramatic scenarios surrounding his potential awakening. It highlights his eventual revival in January 1973, the political implications of his return, and the economic climate of Taiwan during this tumultuous period. Additionally, the narrative discusses his final public appearance in 1974 and the subsequent public response to his death in 1975, revealing the complexities of his leadership and health challenges.
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