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Sun Yat-sen, also known as Sun Zhongshan (孙中山), was a Chinese revolutionary, politician, and the founding father of the Republic of China. He played a key role in overthrowing the Qing Dynasty and establishing the first republic in Asia.

Here are some key points about Sun Yat-sen:

  1. Early Life: Sun Yat-sen was born on November 12, 1866, in Cuiheng village, Guangdong province, China. He came from a farming family.

  2. Education Abroad: Sun Yat-sen received his early education in China and later traveled to Hawaii, where he attended an American missionary school. He furthered his studies in Hong Kong and eventually went to medical school in Hong Kong and later in Macau.

  3. Revolutionary Activities: Sun became increasingly involved in revolutionary activities, advocating for the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of a republic in China. His Three Principles of the People—nationalism, democracy, and livelihood—became central tenets of his political philosophy.

  4. Xinhai Revolution: Sun Yat-sen's efforts culminated in the Xinhai Revolution of 1911, which led to the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty. On January 1, 1912, Sun became the provisional president of the Republic of China.

  5. Political Challenges: Sun faced numerous challenges in trying to unify China under a republican government. His presidency was marked by political instability, with regional warlords vying for power.

  6. Founding of the Kuomintang (KMT): Sun Yat-sen founded the Kuomintang (KMT), or Nationalist Party, in 1912. The KMT played a significant role in Chinese politics and would later be led by Chiang Kai-shek.

  7. Sun's Death: Sun Yat-sen died of liver cancer on March 12, 1925, in Beijing. His death marked the end of an era, but his legacy continued to influence Chinese politics.

  8. Legacy: Sun Yat-sen is highly regarded in both the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of China (ROC) on Taiwan. He is often referred to as the "Father of the Nation" in the ROC and is considered a national hero in both mainland China and Taiwan.

Sun Yat-sen's vision of a modern, democratic China had a profound impact on the course of Chinese history, and his Three Principles of the People remained influential in the subsequent political developments in the country.