Ancient Quote by Chiang Kai-shek

“China is the largest and most ancient of Asiatic countries, but it is not for us boastfully to talk of her right to a position of 'leadership' among those countries.” quote by Chiang Kai-shek — Download Open image

“China is the largest and most ancient of Asiatic countries, but it is not for us boastfully to talk of her right to a position of 'leadership' among those countries.”

Chiang Kai-shek

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