Chen Yi

Politician, Military Person

1883 – 1950

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Who was Chen Yi?

Chen Yi was the Chief Executive and Garrison Commander of Taiwan after it was surrendered by Japan to the Republic of China, which acted on behalf of the Allied Powers, in 1945. His infamous mishandling of the tension between Taiwanese locals and Mainlanders precipitated the February 28 Incident, and he was later dismissed and executed for disloyalty.

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Born
1883
Shaoxing
Nationality
  • Taiwan
Profession
Education
  • Zhejiang University
Lived in
  • Zhejiang
Died
Jun 18, 1950
Taipei

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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