# Wang Jingwei

_Chinese politician, leader of Wang Jingwei regime (1883-1944)_

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> Wang Zhaoming, widely known by his pen name Wang Jingwei, was a Chinese politician and poet who became leader of the Reorganized National Government of the Republic of China (RNG), a collaborationist regime with the Empire of Japan during World War II.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 4 May 1883 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22303#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Sanshui District ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22303#P19))
- **Died:** 10 November 1944 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22303#P570))
- **Place of death:** Nagoya ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22303#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Qing dynasty; Republic of China ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22303#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; diplomat; artist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22303#P106))
- **Political party:** Kuomintang; Tongmenghui ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22303#P102))
- **Education:** Tokyo School of Law ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22303#P69))
- **Spouse:** Chen Bijun ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22303#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of the Republic of China (20 March 1940 – 10 November 1944); Premier of the Republic of China (28 January 1932 – 1 December 1935) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22303#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22303#P166))

## Questions

**When was Wang Jingwei born?**  
Wang Jingwei was born on 4 May 1883 in Sanshui District.

**What positions has Wang Jingwei held?**  
Positions held by Wang Jingwei include: President of the Republic of China (1940–1944); Premier of the Republic of China (1932–1935).

**Where did Wang Jingwei study?**  
Wang Jingwei was educated at Tokyo School of Law.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Wang Jingwei](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wang_Jingwei) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q22303](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22303) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
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## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Wang Jingwei". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/wang-jingwei. Retrieved 9 November 2026.