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Revolution In China (Oct.1911)
In the 19th century the power and authority of China's ruling family, the Manchu dynasty was gradually eroded. In October 1911, soldiers in Wuchang revolted against the government's continued compensation for the Boxer Rebellion, leading to the Xinhai Revolution. -
Abdication of the last Chinese Emperor (Jan.1912)
Sun Yat-sen and Yuan Shih-kai negotiated to prevent China from descending into a civil war. They agreed to arrange for the emperor's abdication and establish a republic with Yuan as president. In March 1912, Yuan was declared president of the Republic of China, with the Beiyang Government based in Peking. This marked the end of a monarchy and the beginning of a republic without constitutional forms. -
Establishment Of the Kuomintang (Aug.1912)
Sun Yat-sen, a key figure in the Revolutionary Alliance, formed the Kuomintang (Guomindang) after the Wuchang uprisings, serving as the Provisional President of the United Provinces of China. -
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First World War (Jul.1914-1918)