The Wuchang Uprising, which took place on October 10, 1911, was the beginning of the Xinhai Revolution. This revolution ultimately led to the downfall of the Ching (Qing) Dynasty, which the Manchus had created in 1644.
Since the beginning of the nineteenth century, the power and control of the Ching court had begun to weaken, and by the beginning of the twentieth century, China had become vulnerable to the impact of Western and Japanese cultures. Nationalists' dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs sparked an insurrection led by Sun Yat-sen.
Further uprisings took place in other towns around China as a direct result of the successful rebellion in Wuchang.
The fall of the Manchus and the installation of the Provisional Government in Nanking on January 1, 1912, marked the beginning of the Republic of China. This event occurred shortly after the fall of the Manchus. The newly formed republic chose Sun Yatsen to serve as its provisional president.
The Xinhai revolution ended on February 12, 1912, when Puyi, the Last Emperor, who was only six years old at the time, abdicated his throne. This decision marked the end of 2,000 years of imperial authority in China.
Taiwan celebrates october 10, which is rosary of the beginning of the revolt, is what National Day.
It is arguable that the beginning of the International New Year is the primary focus of celebrations in Taiwan today, even more so than the events that took place in 1912.
