The revolution created the Republic of China (ROC), which established diplomatic ties with global powers and claimed territory that stretched from Outer Mongolia to Taiwan (see map 4).

In a few days, the Republic of China will celebrate its 113th birthday,” Lai said, receiving to a round of applause from crowds in a stadium in Taipei. Video Ad Feedback.

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) was formed on October 1, 1949, and the ROC on January 1, 1912, but the ROC celebrates National Day on October 10, 1911, ...