The first president of China was Yuan Shikai. He served from 1912 to 1915 after the Xinhai Revolution, which led to the fall of the Qing Dynasty. Yuan Shikai initially played a significant role in the revolution and was appointed as the provisional president of the Republic of China in January 1912. Although his presidency was marked by attempts to consolidate power, it ultimately ended in controversy and conflict as he attempted to establish himself as an emperor. His leadership is often seen as a pivotal moment in China’s struggle between traditional imperial rule and modern republicanism.
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