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China Commemorates Centenary of End to Imperial Rule
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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The Revolution of 1911, or the Xinhai Revolution, began as the Wuchang Uprising in 1910. It resulted in the abdication of the child Emperor Puyi on February 12, 1912 and the establishment of the Republic of China.

Celebrations >>
• Hu Stresses Strong Patriotism, Ethnic Unity • President Hu Speaks Highly of 1911 Revolution
• President Hu Calls for Peaceful Reunification of China • Hu Urges Mainland, Taiwan to Work Together for Rejuvenation of Chinese Nation
• People Connect Through Culture • Sun Over Hawaii
• Museum in Honor of 1911 Revolution Reopens in C China • 1911 Revolution Commemorative Ceremony to Be Held Sunday in Beijing
• Chinese Community in Houston Marks Centenary of 1911 Revolution • China to Issue Commemorative Coins on Centennial of 1911 Revolution
• Film Commemorating 1911 Revolution Premiered • Performance on Centennial of 1911 Revolution Held in Houston
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Navy sailors watch a photo show to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1911 (Xinhai) Revolution in Shanghai, east China, Oct. 19, 2011.
Photo Show Held in Shanghai to Mark 1911 Revolution Centennial
People pay respect to the sculpture of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, at the mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 10, 2011.
People Across China Marks Centennial of 1911 Revolution
Photo taken on Oct. 9, 2011 shows flower decorations to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1911 (Xinhai) Revolution at the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province.
Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Decorated for Centenary of 1911 Revolution
A man visits an exhibition commemorating the centennial of the 1911 (Xinhai) Revolution, in Shanghai, east China, Oct. 9, 2011.
Exhibition Held in E China to Commemorate 1911 Revolution
The commemorative conference in the Great Hall of the People.
China Commemorates Centenary of End to Imperial Rule
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean (2nd R) unveils Sun Yat-Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall in Singapore on Oct. 8, 2011.
Sun Yat-Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Reopens in Singapore
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