Chiang Kai-shek is the late leader of the Republic of China, serving the country from 1928 to 1975. (Photo : en.wikipedia.org)
In a recently held Beijing auction, over 100 handwritten documents of the late Chinese president Chiang Kai-shek were sold, pulling in a total of $2.9 million.
According to Chinese media reports, the 140 documents, dated from Jan. 1935 to Feb. 1945, covered the period of the infamous Sino-Japanese War.
The reports added that the historic documents were previously in the possession of Chiang's chief aide, Chien Ta-chun.
The documents include the iconic leader's commentary on the political situation during the said period, as well as his complaints about his people and other subordinates.
The media also stated that the handwritten documents have drawn a lot of attention from the auction participants.
Chiang's documents' starting bid kicked off at $1.28 million. The figure later doubled and was officially closed at $2.87 million.
Chiang served as the president of the Republic of China between 1928 and 1975. He was also an influential name in the Chinese Nationalist Party, the Kuomintang, where he served as a leader for five decades.
During Chiang's leadership, China has gained reputation from the international arena, especially at times of war when he showcased his great military skills and tactics.
Chiang died in 1975 in Taipei at the age of 87 due to renal failure, which was aggravated with advanced cardiac malfunction.
Other Chiang Kai-shek memorabilia are also available in the market.
In 2012, a military medal said to be worn by Chiang headlined news reports after the Taiwanese government questioned its authenticity. The metallic medal called "Order of Blue Sky and White Sun with Grand Cordon," however, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense, was buried together with Chiang upon his death.
