The Republic of China in 1915:
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1914, Unknown Date:
Shaanxi and Zhejiang fell under warlord regimes. Hubei was placed under direct government administration.
January:
Japan presented its Twenty-One Demands to China, proposing terms that would place China effectively within Japan's sphere of influence.
May:
Japan, China, and Russia agreed to a modified version of the demands put forth in January.
October:
Qinghai and Chahar fell under warlord regimes.
December:
Yuan Shikai, previously President, declared himself the Emperor of a new Empire of China. However, this was a very unpopular move, both among the Chinese people and his own generals. Thirteen days after the proclamation, Cai E, the warlord of Dian, declared independence and declared the National Protection Army.