Chen Cheng

ModernGeneralChina1897 — 1965

KMT general who served as premier and vice president in China.

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Quick Facts

Born

1897

Died

1965

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score54.2

Chen Cheng — Complete Timeline

1933 AD

Led the Encirclement Campaigns against the CommunistsWar◆ Major

Chen Cheng commanded Nationalist forces in the Fifth Encirclement Campaign against the Chinese Communist Party's Jiangxi Soviet. His tactics, including blockhouses and economic blockade, forced the Communists to begin the Long March.

Chinese Civil WarEncirclement Campaign

Impact: nationaldestructive

1938 AD

Commander of the Battle of WuhanWar◆ Major

Chen Cheng commanded Chinese forces during the Battle of Wuhan, a major defensive campaign against the Japanese advance. Although Wuhan fell, the battle inflicted heavy casualties on Japanese forces and delayed their advance.

Second Sino-Japanese WarDefense

Impact: regional

1950 AD

Premier of the Republic of ChinaPolitical Action◆ Major

Chen Cheng was appointed Premier of the Republic of China (Taiwan) by President Chiang Kai-shek. He oversaw the government's relocation to Taiwan and implemented land reform and economic policies that stabilized the island.

GovernmentTaiwanReform

Impact: nationalconstructive

1954 AD

Vice President of the Republic of ChinaPolitical Action◆ Major

Chen Cheng was elected Vice President of the Republic of China, serving under President Chiang Kai-shek. He held this position until his death in 1965, playing a key role in Taiwan's governance and anti-communist policies.

GovernmentTaiwan

Impact: national