Chiangism
—  Chiang Kai-Shek
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Chiangism is the ideology of the former president of 
Republic of China. He is an 
Authoritarian Unity and 
Conservative ideology that was highly influential for China before the 
communist takeover, and 
Taiwan until the sweeping democratization in the 1990s. Chiangism is a right-wing variant of the ideology known as 
Tridemism (Three Principles of the People), originally formulated by 
Sun Yat-Sen.
Beliefs
Chiangist Thought is a conservative interpretation of Tridemism. Chiangism is more socially conservative, 
authoritarian, 
Confucianist and 
anti-communist than the original Tridemism. Chiangism is also more 
anti-Japanese than the original Tridemism. However, after WW2, the relationship between 
Japan and Chiang’s Taiwan (after his regime fled to Taiwan in the late 1940s) warmed up again due to shared interests, anti-communism, and conservative ideological alignment.
Nationalism
Chiang Kai-Shek emphasized the importance of Chinese 
nationalism, advocating for a strong, unified state. He believed in the sovereignty and territorial integrity of China, staunchly opposing both 
Japanese imperialism and communist insurgencies.
Authoritarian Governance
Chiangism endorses a centralized and authoritarian form of governance. Chiang Kai-shek maintained strict control over political affairs, prioritizing order and stability over 
democratic freedoms. The government under Chiang was characterized by his militaristic and hierarchical structure, with a strong emphasis on loyalty and discipline.
