This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 1911 Revolution, which began with the Wuchang Uprising on Oct. 10, 1911. The great revolution led by Dr. Sun Yat-sen led to the collapse of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and brought an end to the imperial rule in China.

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China held a grand ceremony to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the 1911 Revolution, which terminated 2,000 years of imperial rule, on Sunday morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

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Documentary: The Revolution of 1911

Special Program: The Revolution 1911-2011

Background

1911 Revolution

Special Series -- CCTV Reporters Revisit 1911

Although the 1911 revolution lasted for less than a year, it had profound impact on China. In the following episodes, we will follow the footsteps of those pioneers and revisit the historical sites that´s of great changes in the course of Chinese history.

Activities Marking 1911 Revolution

The year of 2011 marks the centennial of the 1911 Revolution which overthrew the Qing Dynasty and ended China´s 2,000 years of imperial rule. Nationwide cultural activities are held to mark the historical event.

Exhibition for centenary of 1911 Revolution held at National Art Museum

Exhibition for centenary of 1911 Revolution held at National Art Museum

Photo exhibition held in E China for centennial of 1911 Revolution

Photo exhibition held in E China for centennial of 1911 Revolution

Beijing art exhibition celebrates Xinhai Revolutionaries

Beijing art exhibition celebrates Xinhai Revolutionaries

This exhibition consists of three parts "memory", "aspiration" and "wishes" through chapters.

Photos of "China in Development 1911-2011" exhibited at UN headquarters

Photos of "China in Development 1911-2011" exhibited at UN headquarters

Australia embraces "Xinhua Gallery" commemorating the 1911 Revolution

Australia embraces "Xinhua Gallery" commemorating the 1911 Revolution

Sydney: Xinhua Gallery held in Sydney to mark centenary of 1911 Revolution

Denmark: 100th anniversary of China´s 1911 Revolution marked in Denmark

Fiji: Chinese community in Fiji commemorates "1911 Revolution" forerunner

TV series "Xinhai Revolution" gets premiere on CCTV

Star-studded film marks 100th anniversary of 1911 revolution

1911 Revolution animated in Taiwan

Sun Yat-sen: Pioneer of Revolution in Modern China

Sun Yat-sen (12 November 1866 - 12 March 1925) was a Han Chinese doctor, revolutionary and political leader. As the foremost pioneer of Nationalist China, Sun is frequently referred to as the "Father of the Nation". Sun played an instrumental role in the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty during the Xinhai Revolution.

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Sun Yat-sen: Pioneer of Revolution in Modern China

<h2>The last days of Dr. Sun Yat-sen</h2>

The last days of Dr. Sun Yat-sen



Part 1: Heading North for Beijing
-----------------------------------------Part 2: Unfulfilled Struggle

Remembering Heroes in 1911 Revolution

Huang Xing - China´s democratic revolutionist

Li Yuanhong - The Only Person Who Was Twice President of the Republic of China

Song Jiaoren - Chinese Republican Revolutionary

Chen Qimei - Chinese Revolutionary Hero

Cai E - Chinese Revolutionary Leader and Warlord

Jiang Yiwu - China´s revolutionary activities

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