Life of Sun Yat-sen | FATHER OF MODERN CHINA | 孙中山 | 孫中山
Who was Sun Yat-sen, the "Father of Modern China"? In this complete Sun Yat-sen biography, we explore the life of the revolutionary doctor who overthrew the 2,000-year-old Qing Dynasty and established the Republic of China.
Sun Yat-sen (also known as Sun Zhongshan or Sun Yixian or 孙中山 / 孫中山) was the pivotal figure of the 1911 Xinhai Revolution (辛亥革命). Born in Guangdong and educated in Hawaii, he transformed from a medical doctor into a global revolutionary. This video covers his early life, his exile in Japan and London, and his ultimate success in ending imperial rule. We also dive deep into the Three Principles of the People (Nationalism, Democracy, and People's Livelihood) (三民主義) which remain a cornerstone of Chinese political thought today.
Whether you're studying for a history exam or curious about the architect of modern China and the founder of the Kuomintang (KMT), this documentary provides everything you need to know.
00:00 - 11:07 Part 1 - Early Life | Hawaii Education | Decay of Qing Dynasty
11:10 - 21:35 Part 2 - Reform to Revolution | Rejection | Exile | Revive China Society
21:36 - 32:07 Part 3 - 1911 Revolution | Fall of Qing Dynasty | Great Compromise with Yuan Shikai
32:08 - 40:38 Part 4 - Three Principles of the People | Warlord Era | First United Front
40:39 - 48:42 Part 5 - Death and Legacy | Kuomintang | Father of Modern China