Acting President
Appointed Acting President of China
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1917 in China
Explore 13 historical events and records for China in 1917.
Historical records for China in 1917
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Alliance China, Britain, France, Japan and the United States
China joins World War I on the side of Britain, France, Japan and the USA, the first time ever that Chinese soldiers walk into another continent
Alliance China, Britain, France, Japan and the United States
China joins World War I on the side of Britain, France, Japan and the USA, the first time ever that Chinese soldiers walk into another continent
Coup
Helps the 11 year old Pu Yi resume full authority as Emperor
Coup
A coup in Peking forces Hsun to seek refuge in the Dutch legation
Declaration of War
China joins World War I on the side of Britain, France, Japan and the USA, the first time ever that Chinese soldiers walk into another continent
Declaration of War
China joins World War I on the side of Britain, France, Japan and the USA, the first time ever that Chinese soldiers walk into another continent
Governor
Appointed Governor General of Chihli by Pu Yi
Major General
Appointed Major General
Nankai School Graduation
Graduates from Nankai School before travelling to Japan for further study.
President of China
Appointed President of China, northern Government
Restoration
Nominally restored to the throne for 12 days
Study in Japan
Travels to Japan for further study after completing his education at Nankai.
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