Empire of China (1915–1916)

The Empire of China (1915-1916) was a short-lived nation (1915–1916), which was established by the president of China at that time, Yuan Shikai, who would be crowned Emperor of China since the Qing Empire collapsed during the 1911 Xinhai Revolution led by Sun Yat-sen. The cause was hindered by the republicans and disloyalty from many military commanders. Seeing the weakness of the Emperor, many foreign powers withdrew their support and the Empire of Japan threatened to invade. Yuan Shikai abandoned the monarchy on March 22, 1916 and restored the republic. He then continued to rule as President until his death on June 6. Vice President Li Yuanhong assumed the role and restored the National Assembly and Constitution. However, the central authority was greatly weakened and this led to the period known as the Warlord Era. 


Category:1915 establishments in Asia
Category:1916 disestablishments
Category:20th century in China
Category:Former monarchies of Asia
Category:1910s disestablishments in Asia