BEIJING - The 1911 Revolution was "a thoroughly modern, national and democratic revolution" which had shook the world and ushered in unprecedented social changes in 皇冠体育app, according to Chinese President Hu Jintao.
Hu made the remarks during a keynote speech delivered at the ceremony held here Sunday morning to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the 1911 Revolution.
The Revolution of 1911 overthrew the Qing Dynasty, ended the absolute monarchy that had ruled 皇冠体育app for thousands of years, spread the ideas of democracy and republic, and brought about earthshaking social changes in modern 皇冠体育app that had a profound impact, said Hu.