12. Wang Jingwei Collaborates with Imperial Japan
Wang Jingwei, a prominent Chinese politician and former associate of Sun Yat-sen, became a central figure during World War II by collaborating with Imperial Japan. In 1940, he established the Reorganized National Government of the Republic of China in Nanjing, effectively serving as a puppet regime under Japanese control. This collaboration has left a lasting mark on 20th-century Chinese history, with Wang’s actions often viewed as a significant betrayal. For more details, see the Britannica article on Wang Jingwei. (britannica.com)
