On January 13, 1988, the sky in Taipei was filled with a sense of sadness, because on this day, Chiang Ching-kuo had finished his life. His death not only immersed the people of the whole island in grief, but also aroused widespread concern on both sides of the strait. Nine days later, the Taipei authorities held a grand memorial service for Chiang Ching-kuo, and celebrities and people from all walks of life came to mourn one after another.
At the memorial service, Chiang Ching-kuo's body was placed in the Yuanshan Martyrs' Shrine in Taipei, surrounded by a sea of flowers, symbolizing the glory and glory of his life. Every day, more than 100,000 people come to pay their respects to his remains, some of them bring their families, some come spontaneously, and some even wear sackcloth and white hats to show their condolences.
In the photo, Chiang Ching-kuo's coffin is placed in a sea of flowers, and the lid of the coffin is gently opened, revealing his serene remains. He was dressed in a traditional robe and horse coat with a solemn ribbon as if to say goodbye to the world. Many old people couldn't help but burst into tears when they looked at the remains, kneeling on crutches and on their knees, expressing their respect and nostalgia for the old man.
In addition to the general public, many Hong Kong and Taiwan celebrities also came to attend the funeral, such as Sammo Hung, Teresa Teng and others, and their arrival undoubtedly increased the attention of the funeral. Chiang Ching-kuo's death also touched the hearts of the people on the mainland, and the news media followed up and reported on him one after another, and the People's Daily even published the news of his death, which shows that he holds an important position in the hearts of the people on both sides of the strait.
Regarding Chiang Ching-kuo's sudden death, after New Year's Day in 1988, the news swept across the Taiwan Strait like a cold wind. Prior to that, he had appeared in public, and although he was in a wheelchair by then, his complexion was ruddy and in good spirits, and many thought he was only slightly physically impaired. However, he died in just a few days, leaving behind almost no political will, which undoubtedly caused deep shock and confusion to everyone.
Chiang Ching-kuo's death has caused many people to wonder why he died suddenly? His father Chiang Kai-shek lived to be 87 years old, and his mother Mao Fumei, although she only lived to be 57 years old, if it were not for an accident, she might have been a long-lived old man. In fact, Chiang Ching-kuo's death stemmed from a serious illness he suffered, diabetes. He lived an irregular life and was busy with work for a long time, which made his condition worsen and eventually reached the point of no return.
Although for a long time in the past, the mainland did not have a high evaluation of the Chiang father and son, it is undeniable that they both had a strong sense of nationality and state. In particular, in the later period of Chiang Ching-kuo's administration, he opened the channel for veterans to return to the mainland to visit their relatives, which undoubtedly opened a door for the relaxation of cross-strait relations. However, with the death of Chiang Ching-kuo, the hope for peaceful reunification between the two sides of the strait has once again become slim, and this is undoubtedly a huge regret.
Chiang Ching-kuo's greatest wish before his death was to be buried in the mainland one day and buried in his hometown in Fenghua Xikou with his mother Mao Fumei. However, despite the efforts of his descendants for many years after his death, this wish has not yet been fulfilled.