Mei Siping | |
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Born | 梅思平 1896 |
Died | 14 September 1946 (aged 49/50) |
Cause of death | Execution by shooting |
Political party | Kuomintang |
Criminal status | Executed |
Conviction(s) | Treason |
Criminal penalty | Death |
Mei Siping (Chinese: 梅思平; 1896 – September 14, 1946) was a Kuomintang politician of the Republic of China and associate of Wang Jingwei. He served in various posts in Wang's government in Nanjing, as well as second (and final) president of Southern University in 1945, and briefly held office as governor of his home province.
After the downfall of Wang's government, Mei was arrested and executed for collaboration.[1][2][3] His daughter personally denounced him prior to his execution.[4]
He was born in Wenzhou, Zhejiang.