A cultural official working for the Japanese occupation who secretly assists nationalists. He becomes Shao-Hua's romantic interest and correspondent. After the war, he hides in a rural village, later reunites with Shao-Hua in poverty, and ultimately departs for Taiwan on the last boat after she sacrifices her ticket for him.
Patriotic ideals clash with Chang's survival tactics, fracturing their friendship.
A deep romantic bond forms between the novelist and the Japanese cultural official.
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