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1. President Of The Republic Of China

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   Early Republic (1912–1928)
   Following the Xinhai Revolution, the provisional constitution established the President as the chief executive. Sun Yat-sen briefly held the office before resigning in favor of Yuan Shikai. Yuan attempted to convert the republic into an empire, a move that ultimately led to the collapse of centralized authority. During this era, the presidency was often subservient to powerful military factions, as exemplified by the tenure of Feng Guozhang, whose administrati…