Soong Ch’ing-ling (1893-1981) As Co-Chairman of the Republic from 1968 until 1972, she was the first non-royal woman to officially become China’s  head of state. Shortly before her death, she briefly again became head of state as the Honorary President of the People’s Republic of China. 1920

Soong Ch’ing-ling (1893-1981)

As Co-Chairman of the Republic from 1968 until 1972, she was the first non-royal woman to officially become China’s  head of state. Shortly before her death, she briefly again became head of state as the Honorary President of the People’s Republic of China.

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