Possible Book By Lee Teng-hui In 1994

According to a book titled 宁静中的风雨, 蒋孝勇的真实声音 (or Wind And Rain Amid Tranquility, The Real Voice of Chiang Hsiao-yung, 1997) former Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui (李登辉) wanted to write a book in 1994.

At that time, Lee was seeking re-election as President. He wanted to compile a book based on his conversations with his predecessor Chiang Ching-kuo (蒋经国, pictured) when he (Lee) was vice-president. The book was supposed to be titled 经国先生谈话笔录 (A Record of Conversations with Chiang Ching-kuo).

But the idea was vehemently opposed by Chiang's youngest son Hsiao-yung (蒋孝勇), who at that time was the sole surviving legitimate son of Chiang. He had since died.

The younger Chiang opposed the publication of the book as he felt that Lee was looking for a basis for his (Lee) own political thinking, and was trying to create the impression that he was carrying on the former President's thinking and philosophy.

The younger Chiang reportedly said: "If Lee is successful as President, he can take the credit. But if not, he can always blame the former President."

Apparently the book was not written. Or was it?