Out of the past, into the future

End of feudal monarchy by the 1911 Revolution saw China embark on the road to national rejuvenation and modernity

The 1911 Revolution was a milestone in the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and brought many changes to the country. Reviewing the century-long legacy of the epoch-making event, from political, economic, cultural and international perspectives, offers today's Chinese society precious historical references.

The 1911 Revolution put an end to the millenniums-long autocratic monarchy and established a fledging democratic republic, under which Chinese people's political rights such as democracy, freedom and equality were openly and legally recognized for the first time. Following the revolution, China presented itself to the world as a "modern nation" and embarked on its march toward political modernization.