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Xinhai Revolution

Discussing With The Local Representatives a Proposal For Guangdong's Independence

Wednesday Nov 8, 1911
Guangdong, China

On 8 November, after being persuaded by Hu Hanmin, General Li Zhun and Long Jiguang of the Guangdong Navy agreed to support the revolution. The Qing viceroy of Liangguang, Zhang Mingqi, was forced to discuss with the local representatives a proposal for Guangdong's independence. They decided to announce it the next day. Chen Jiongming then captured Huizhou.


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