Photo: Ann Wang, ReutersThe 1911 Xinhai Revolution, led by Sun Yat-sen (孫逸仙), toppled the Qing Dynasty and ended imperial rule in China with the formation of the ROC. Presidential Office spokesman Xavier Chang (張惇涵) said the Xinhai Revolution created the basis for a democratic republic, not an autocracy. The mainstream public opinion in Taiwan is clear in rejecting China’s “one country, two systems” model, he added. It is the responsibility of all nations in the region to maintain peace and stability, not only in the Strait, but throughout the region, he said. The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) in a statement said it has always upheld and defended the spirit of the Xinhai Revolution, which is to give people democracy, freedom and justice.

Source: Taipei Times October 09, 2021 15:56 UTC