Soong Sisters

The Soong Sisters (宋家姐妹 pinyin: Sòngjiā Jiěmèi,or 宋氏三姐妹) were three women whose husbands were amongst China's most significant political figures of the early 20th century.

Related Topics:
Pinyin - China - 20th century

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It was popularly said that "one loved money, one loved power, and one loved China" (一個愛錢、一個愛權、一個愛國; Hanyu pinyin: yí gè aì qián, yí gè aì quán, yí gè aì guó).

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The three sisters were:

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• Soong Ai-ling, the eldest and the one who "loved money," was married to the richest man and finance minister of China, H. H. Kung.
• Soong Ching-ling, the one who "loved China," was married to Father of the Nation and first President of the Republic of China, Sun Yat-sen.
• Soong May-ling, youngest and the one who "loved power," was married to the leader of the Nationalist Party, Generalissimo of the Chinese armies, and later President, Chiang Kai-shek.

Their father was American-educated Methodist minister Charlie Soong, who made a fortune selling Bibles in China.

Related Topics:
Methodist - Charlie Soong - Bible

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Their three brothers were all high ranking officials in the Republic of China government.

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Soong Sisters: The Soong Sisters (1997) ►