Yuan Shikai

Chinese military and government official (1859–1916)

Yuan Shikai (16 September 18596 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.

Unless China takes certain steps to save itself, nothing will prevent it from collapsing.

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  • 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

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