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From his early days in Honolulu to his rise as the leader of the Revive China Society, Sun Yat-sen dedicated his life to overthrowing the Qing Dynasty and modernizing China. But revolution is never easy—fleeing for safety, surviving a dramatic kidnapping in London, and gathering allies in Tokyo, Sun's journey was filled with danger, diplomacy, and determination.

As uprisings erupted and China teetered on the edge of transformation, Sun found himself at the center of history, named the first President of the Republic of China. Yet his vision of democracy was challenged by warlords, political betrayals, and shifting alliances—including unexpected aid from Soviet Russia.

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*CHAPTERS*
00:00 - Intro to Sun Yat-sen
01:26 - Chapter 1: A Killing in Hong Kong
11:12 - Chapter 2: A Kidnapping in London*
21:42 - Chapter 3: An Army in Exile
32:10 - Chapter 4: A Bombing in Wuchang
42:05 - Chapter 5: A Dream of China

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