Extraordinary Women - Season 1 Episode 1 Madame Chiang Kai-shek

In a remarkable life that touched three centuries, Madame Chiang Kai-Shek rose to become one of the most powerful women in the world. She positioned herself at the forefront of Chinese politics and held extraordinary influence in world affairs for a woman of her time. She was, for 5 decades, a source of invaluable support for her husband, General Chiang Kai-Shek, China’s ineffective Nationalist leader.