Chapter 2 1911: China and the World

In January, China's first special criminal code was promulgated. In February, Taiwan launched the first hair cut conference. In March, the Shanghai business community established an armed business group. In the Guangzhou Uprising in April, 72 martyrs were buried in Huanghuagang. In May, the Qing court established the royal cabinet. In June, the Baolu Comrade Association was established in Sichuan. In July, Song Jiaoren established the Central Headquarters of the Tongmenghui in Shanghai. In August, the Huguang authorities ordered a seizure, which led to the "Dajiang Daily" literary prison case.

In October, the Wuchang New Army fired the first shot, and the Revolution of 1911 broke out. In November, the Qing government announced the dissolution of the imperial cabinet and appointed Yuan Shikai as the prime minister and cabinet minister. Sun Yat-sen returned to China in December and was elected as the interim president by representatives of the seventeen provinces. New York to California Air Race.The length of railway construction is far away the first in the world. UK health care and unemployment insurance are enforced.The coronation of George V continues the monarchy. Airplanes appear in German military exercises for the first time.

France was invited to occupy the Moroccan capital, prompting Germany to send warships in protest. Russia demands to expand its rights and interests in China.Signed the Manzhouli boundary treaty. Japan's news review system strengthened.The emperor approved sending troops to intervene in the Revolution of 1911.