Taiwan’s Chiang Kai-shek (1971) | 60 Minutes Archive

In 1971, Morley Safer reported from Taiwan and interviewed the island’s ruler.

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[windcold]

Chiang Kai-shek never said in his life that he was a Taiwanese, he was the president of the Republic of China, the president of China. He was not the president of Taiwan.

[eal]

I found this interview to be profound. The old 60 Minutes crew was far superior than their current peers. The questions and comments were thought provoking and meaningful. Wow!

[intergrieren]

Chiang Kai-shek would beat you up if he knew he was called "Taiwanese".

[byn]

This 1971 archive is a gem, it's surprisingly objective without bias and propaganda. Nowadays western 'main stream' media has lost the capability to produce such fact based reports.

[stevencarroll]

I got to see Madame Chiang give an English speech in Taipei in 1987, and she was so well educated and erudite. She was 89 years old but spoke like a 70 year old, except with the most proper grammar and diction. Better than 99% of Americans.

[ArnoldTeras]

I think he is one of China's greatest heroes, if deeply misunderstood and often criticized and attacked in the West. Yes, he killed lots of people to stop Communism, but he also saved an entire civilization from the Japanese.

[CristobalRuiz]

What an amazing interview. This brings much more clarity to understand the current relationship between US-China-Taiwan than what today's mainstream media can provide.

[Flash_TV]

This man was born in 1887 fascinating.

[befubbled]

Morley Safer is a great reporter who really tries to learn the subject and explore the nuances — true journalism👍🏼

[nadiak]

This is an amazing piece of history. I'm surprised how in depth of the thought and the desire to better understand the subject matter was demonstrated by the interviewer. There was hardly any traces of arrogance, presumptuousness and biase on display here, in stark contrast to today's mainstream media.

[kababyenoh]

Here because of YouTube's algorithm. This is amazing!

[tadikasimanis]

This is true journalism, without taking sides, unlike today’s modern western media counterparts, despite their full access to information via the internet and social media.

Today’s media must return to the good old journalistic practices of the old days.

[潘軒任]

As an overseas Chinese diaspora, I must thank Mr. Chiang for staying true to his beliefs and doing what he believed was best for China. Chinese outside the mainland will always remember him.

This is a remarkable journalistic masterpiece. Completely neutral and factual. Thought-provoking. Thank you, @60 Minutes.

中華民國萬歲！🇹🇼

[davehue]

Absolutely incredible interview and to hear Chiang Kai-shek. Far superior journalism than those of today and understand more the relationship between China CCP and Taiwan of today.

[WMMW]

Not About Taiwan or China; It’s About The People It’s About Carrying Forward The Chinese Culture + Art + Technology & Continuously Inspiring The Younger Generation!

[ninetymm]

We have uncovered so much history since 1971. Today, I would no longer say Chiang was equally ruthless as Mao.

[WanganTuneDXPluDeaf]

I love him and support Republic of China

[aultraman]

What an interesting piece! More than fifty years later, both the mainland and Taiwan have changed a lot.

[jrpark]

This is an incredible segment. Thank you very much!

[jamesmack]

I could watch these old 60 minutes episodes for hours on end….