Yuan Shikai
Chinese military and government official (1859–1916)
Yuan Shikai (16 September 1859 – 6 June 1916), was a Chinese statesman and military leader, President of the Republic of China from 1912 to 1916, and Emperor of China in 1916.
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Quotes
edit- Unless China takes certain steps to save itself, nothing will prevent it from collapsing.
- Jonathan Fenby, China. The Fall and the Birth of a Great Power, Kraków 2009, p. 128
- The Republic of China is a tiny baby. They should be cared for and protected against indigestible meals and strong medications prescribed by foreign doctors.
- Jakub Polit, China , Warsaw 2004, p. 72
