ROC National Designations

As introduced by the Yearbook of Republic of China:

The founding father of the ROC, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, first proposed naming what was to ultimately become the "Republic of China" at the first official meeting of the T'ung-meng Hui (Revolutionary Alliance) in Tokyo in 1905.

Dr. Sun said: "It was not until the day in autumn of 1905 when outstanding individuals of the entire country gathered to found the T'ung-meng Hui in Tokyo, that I came to believe the great revolutionary task could indeed be achieved. Only at this point did I dare to propose the national designation of 'Republic of China' and announce it to the members of our party, so that each could return to his respective province and proclaim the message of the revolution and disseminate the ideas behind the founding of the Republic of China."

Dr. Sun's suggestion was officially adopted when the Provisional Assembly was established in 1912.