Republican Party (China)
The Republican Party () was a short-lived political party in the Republican era of China from 1912 to 1913. History The party was formed on 9 May 1912 in Shanghai by political groups who opposed to the Tongmenghui, and later the Nationalist Party (Kuomintang). These included the People's Association (民社), formed by mostly Hubei natives (including Li Yuanhung, Tan Yankai and Wang Zhengting) in January 1912, the Unity Party, and the National Progressive Association (國民共進會) which had been organized by supporters of Yuan Shikai in March 1912. The party included many politicians who had formerly served as officials under the deposed Qing dynasty. The party's most important figures were Li Yuanhung, Zhang Jian, and Wu Tingfang. On the establishment day, Zhang Jian chaired as the provisional chairman. Li Yuanhung, Zhang Jian, Zhang Binglin, Wu Tingfang, and Borjigit were elected the first directors (理事). After its headquarters was moved to Beijing, Li Yuanhung was ...
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