Politics & Government

Establishment of Tongmenghui in Tokyo

Sun Yat-sen, Song Jiaoren, and other revolutionaries founded the Tongmenghui in Tokyo, Japan, aiming to unify Chinese revolutionary efforts against the Qing dynasty. This organization was pivotal in rallying support for republican ideals and instigating political change in China. The meeting marked a significant step towards Chinese nationalism and the eventual fall of imperial rule in China. The choice of Japan as a base reflected the growing aspirations for modernity and reform among Chinese intellectuals.

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