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This man discussed political issues with three of his classmates, who referred to themselves as the Four Bandits. This author of the memoir Kidnapped in London signed an agreement with Adolph Joffe that resulted in Soviet support for this man’s forces. (15[1])This man received an academic prize from King Kalakaua while studying at the Iolani School in (*) Hawaii. (10[1])This man championed a political philosophy based on (10[1])nationalism, (10[1])democracy, and welfare (-5[1])known as the “Three Principles of the People.” (10[2])This man eventually ceded power to the Beiyang Government despite clashing with its leader Yuan Shikai. For 10 points, name this Chinese revolutionary and “Father of the Nation” who was succeeded (10[1])by Chiang Kai-shek (10[1])as leader of the Kuomintang. ■END■

ANSWER: Sun Yat-Sen [or Sun Deming; or Sun Wen; or Sun Zhongshan]
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