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In Cheng Mao-yun's life of over 50 years, in addition to composing the music for the National Anthem of the Republic of China, he dedicated his life to music education in China and was an indisputable pioneer of Chinese music education.
This article introduces the 'China's War of Resistance' commemorative stamp with a face value of 5 cents issued by the United States on July 8, the 31st year of the Republic of China (1942). At that time, T. V. Soong, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of China, personally went to the White House to review it with President Roosevelt. The stamp design is of great historical significance, including a map of Mainland China, Hainan Island, and Taiwan Island, and it features the portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Sun Yat-sen, the national emblem of the Republic of China 'Blue Sky and White Sun', and the Chinese inscription 'Resistance and National Reconstruction'.
This article features several precious historical photos of Sun Yat-sen, the Father of the Republic of China, documenting important moments around his inauguration as Provisional President in Nanjing during the early Republic. Photos include Sun Yat-sen boarding a train at Shanghai Railway Station en route to Nanjing, and worshipping at the Mausoleum of Emperor Hongwu (Ming Taizu) with Huang Xing and others in Nanjing.
This article introduces the history and lyrics of 'The National Father Memorial Song.' The song was created in memory of Sun Yat-sen, the National Father of the Republic of China, originally titled 'The Premier Memorial Song.' It was renamed to its current title after the Constitution was implemented in $1947$ (ROC $36$). The lyrics were written by Dai Chuanxian and the music by Li Jinhui. The complete song is divided into three stanzas, covering the National Father's revolutionary achievements, his philosophy of the Three Principles of the People and the Five-Power Constitution, and his final instruction urging all comrades to uphold the spirit of 'The revolution is not yet successful; all comrades must strive on.'
This article contains the full lyrics of the National Anthem of the Republic of China and a detailed explanation, along with a brief introduction to its historical background. The current version of the national anthem has been used since $1937$. The lyrics originated from the 'Premier's Admonition' delivered by Sun Yat-sen at the opening ceremony of the Whampoa Military Academy in $1924$. Due to the opening line being 'The Three Principles of the People,' it is also informally known as 'The Three Principles of the People Song.'
This article expounds on the historical legitimacy of the Republic of China 🇹🇼 (R.O.C.) flag (Blue Sky, White Sun, and a Wholly Red Earth). It argues that its lineage is more authentic than that of the PRC 🇨🇳 flag, serving as a massive political advantage for the Republic of China 🇹🇼 on the international stage against the CCP. The piece critiques those advocating for a flag change as 'naive,' tracing the flag's origins to Sun Yat-sen and Lu Haodong's design. It suggests that if the KMT is the issue, it is their party flag that should change, not the national one.
This article comments on DPP Legislator Gao Jyh-peng's proposal to cancel the requirement for presidents to swear their oath before the portrait of the Father of the Nation. Both the author and the KMT view this as a purely 'ideological disturbance' that equates to denying the history of the Republic of China (R.O.C.). The piece cites statements from the Chen Shui-bian era acknowledging Sun Yat-sen's status and criticizes the Tsai Ing-wen administration for turning the 'Year of Reform' into the 'Year of Cultural Revolution' by inciting division.
This article presents a perspective on 'Loving Taiwan' and 'National Identity,' emphasizing the historical position of the Republic of China while criticizing those who pursue Taiwan independence for lacking national character, even likening them to 'traitors,' and accusing political parties of manipulating 'fake unification vs. independence issues.'