Aftermath of the Revolution: Experiments in Western-style Democratic Politics in Early Republican China

The Revolution of 1911 in China not only put an end to the feudal monarchy that had lasted several centuries but also opened a new chapter, the era of republicanism in China. The founding of the Republic of China led to the proliferation of political parties, the thriving of legislative organs and t...

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Published inChina report (New Delhi) Vol. 48; no. 4; pp. 393 - 405
Main Author Chaoguang, Wang
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New Delhi, India SAGE Publications 01.11.2012
Subjects
Authoritarianism
Cabinets
China
Conflict
Democracy
Experiments
Independence
Political participation
Political Parties
Republicanism
Revolution
Revolutions
Values
political parties
Republicanism
revolution
democracy
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Summary:The Revolution of 1911 in China not only put an end to the feudal monarchy that had lasted several centuries but also opened a new chapter, the era of republicanism in China. The founding of the Republic of China led to the proliferation of political parties, the thriving of legislative organs and the emergence of a cabinet system. However, historical evolution does not always conform to people’s expectations. Revolutionary ideals could not be fully realised in a country which had been dominated by authoritarianism for thousands of years. As a result, Western-style democracy failed to take root in Republican China. Instead of embarking on a journey towards democracy, prosperity and independence, China gradually descended into a state where warlords took control and plunged the whole country into conflict.
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ISSN:0009-4455
0973-063X
DOI:10.1177/0009445512466618