The four big families of the Republic of China (Chinese: 蔣宋孔陳四大家族; pinyin: Jiǎng-Sòng-Kǒng-Chén sì dà jiāzú)[1] are four politically influential families in the Republic of China, first in Mainland China, then Taiwan. They were responsible for much of China's management of finance, politics, economy, and law. The four big families begin with the Chinese surnames Chiang, Soong, Kung, and Chen.[1]

The concept was believed to be coined by Chen Boda, a political figure and political theorist of the People's Republic of China.[2]

Families

The following families and their descendants are listed below. Each indentation is at least one generation down, but not necessarily the next generation. Not all the descendants are shown.

Chiang family notables

Soong family notables

Kung family notables

Chen family notables

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Chinanews.com.cn. "Chinanews.com.cn" "四大家族"后人:蒋家凋零落寞 宋、孔、陈家低调. Retrieved on 2009-08-26.
  2. Ng Hong-mun (21 December 2011). 四大家族. 生活語絲 column. Wen Wei Po (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). Hong Kong. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  3. Big5.news365.com.cn. "Big5.news365.com.cn Archived 2011-07-07 at the Wayback Machine". 歷史研究外的“四大家族”. Retrieved on 2009-08-26.
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