Yuan Shikai and Sun Yatsen
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• GMD begins in Japan.
• Three principles:
• Nationalism
• Democracy (national freedom)
• People's Livelihoods
• 1912 Republic
• Struggle between Beijing (Yuan Shikai) and Nanking (GMD)
• GMD unable to fight back
• Influence limited to southern China
• Centre of government in north
• 1915 Yuan Shikai crowned as emperor
• Generals fearful of dictatorial methods flee
• Admitting the obvious Yuan renounces title.
• Dies three months later in 1916.

Other Notes in this Category

1. 1898 Boxer Risings
2. 1911 Revolution
3. Causes of the Growth of Nationalism
4. Northern Expedition & White Terror 1923-7
5. Position before 1911
6. Situation Before 1900
7. Situation before 1911
8. Warlord Era 196-27, Growth of CCP
9. Yuan Shikai and Sun Yatsen

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