Sun Yat-sen

Sun Yat-sen

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Sun Yat-sen was a Chinese revolutionary and political leader who played a pivotal role in the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. Often referred to as the 'Father of Modern China', he is known for his contributions to the development of nationalist and democratic ideals in China, as well as his vision for a modernized nation with a comprehensive railway system that would enhance connectivity and economic development.

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Sun Yat-sen's ideas evolved to welcome cooperation with the Communist Party, marking a significant shift in his revolutionary activities.

革命洪流记(伟大征程) --时政--人民网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2026-06-03
8.0
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The article mentions commemorating the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth.

政协常委会工作报告摘要丨推动新时代新征程人民政协事业高质量发展--2026年全国两会--人民网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2026-03-04
7.0
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The article mentions the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth as an important event.

王沪宁代表政协第十四届全国委员会常务委员会作工作报告--2026年全国两会--人民网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2026-03-04
7.0

This year marks the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth.

王沪宁会见国共两党智库论坛台方代表 --时政--人民网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2026-02-04
9.0

This year marks the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth.

王沪宁会见国共两党智库论坛台方代表--时政--人民网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2026-02-04
9.0

Sun Yat-sen's thinking is incorporated in the Articles of the Republic of China Constitution regarding land ownership.

Notes from Central Taiwan: The people lose out in Taiwan’s land grab system
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-22
8.0

Sun Yat-sen is referred to as the founder of the Chinese Nationalist Party and is criticized for being the basis of the outdated Constitution.

Taiwan needs new constitution, front says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-25
4.0

The article commemorates the 159th anniversary of the birth of Sun Yat-sen, a great national hero and pioneer of the Chinese democratic revolution.

全国政协举行仪式纪念孙中山诞辰159周年--时政--人民网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2025-11-12
9.0

Sun Yat-sen was a prominent patriot and a key figure in the democratic revolution of China.

La Chine commémore le 159e anniversaire de la naissance de Sun Yat-sen
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2025-11-12
9.0

Sun Yat-sen led the democratic revolution in China.

跟着总书记的考察足迹丨瞰广东 _光明网
Guangming Daily·ChinaChina· 2025-11-08
9.0

The article discusses the upcoming 160th anniversary celebration of Sun Yat-sen's birth, recognizing him as a great national hero and pioneer of China's democratic revolution.

全國政協:明年舉辦紀念孫中山誕辰160周年活動 (21:19) - 20251101 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-11-01
9.0

Eric Chu highlighted the significance of Sun Yat-sen as the founder of the Republic of China during his speech.

Chu praises KMT unity, criticizes DPP stance on China in National Day speech
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-10
8.0

Lo Chih-chiang made the announcement in a Facebook post with a photograph of him standing next to a statue of Sun Yat-sen.

Lo Chih-chiang to run for KMT chair
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-26
8.0

Whiton mentions removing the portrait of Sun Yat-sen from the Legislative Yuan.

EDITORIAL: Spoken like a true friend
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-13
6.0

Sun Yat-sen is a Chinese revolutionary who visited Penang to gather funds for his uprising against the Qing Dynasty.

«Das Haus der Türen» beeindruckt durch erzählerische Eleganz
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-08-04
8.0

Sun Yat-sen envisioned the development of Shanxi's resources during his visit.

总书记山西行丨记者手记:挺起民族脊梁,蹚出发展新路 _光明网
Guangming Daily·ChinaChina· 2025-07-11
7.0
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Sun Yat-sen visited Shanxi and envisioned the development of the region's resources.

总书记山西行丨记者手记:挺起民族脊梁,蹚出发展新路--时政--人民网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2025-07-11
8.0
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Xi Jinping encouraged himself with Sun Yat-sen's words about aspiring to achieve great things rather than seeking high office.

记者手记:站在创造未来的源头上--时政--人民网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2025-07-06
8.0
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Sun Yat-sen is recognized for outlining the first blueprint for modernizing China in his work 'Founding Principles'.

时政微观察丨砥柱中流 风华正茂 _光明网
Guangming Daily·ChinaChina· 2025-07-02
8.0

Sun Yat-sen is the grandfather of Sun Suiying and a prominent figure in Chinese history.

孫中山長孫女孫穗瑛美國逝世 享年103歲 (15:20) - 20250601 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-06-01
9.0

Sun Yat-sen was the leader of China’s republican movement and organized Thailand’s overseas Chinese into a secret society to support his revolution.

From secret society to keeper of Chinese republicanism
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-29
9.0

Sun Yat-sen looked for a way to organize his inherited borders as a republic modeled on successful republics of the day.

EDITORIAL: The logic behind CCP’s claims
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-11
8.0
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Sun Yat-sen is identified as the correct answer to a quiz question about a famous revolutionary.

Frank McNally on Titanic terriers, epic expense accounts and the rise of the ‘full professor’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-03
8.0

Sun Yat-sen reorganized the Kuomintang with the help of Soviet advisors and the Chinese Communist Party.

广州的越南青年革命同志会旧址,如何见证中越革命友谊?| 东南亚之行--时政--人民网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2025-04-16
8.0

The rise of the 'true blue' camp should send a clear message to the KMT that the two Chiangs and ROC founder Sun Yat-sen are watching their actions closely.

Heed the call of the ‘true blue’ KMT
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-04-15
7.0

Instead of remaining a 'dish of loose sand,' as Sun Yat-sen once said of post-dynastic China.

China’s World – or Europe’s?
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-04-08
6.0

Sun Yat-sen, the Chinese nationalist leader, founder of modern China, and head of the Kuomintang (KMT), passed away.

EUSI KWAYANA AT 100: A TRIBUTE
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-04-07
9.0

Sun Yat-sen is remembered as a great pioneer of the democratic revolution.

孫中山逝世百年 兩岸紀念各承遺志 孫曾外孫:台灣遲早回歸 - 20250313 - 中國 - 每日明報
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-03-13
9.0

Sun Yat-sen is regarded as the progenitor of modern China and the rightful heir to the nation.

EDITORIAL: Ending special treatment for China
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-03-08
7.0