"Which, autocracy or democracy, is really better suited to modern China? If we base our judgment upon the intelligence and the ability of the Chinese people, we come to the conclusion that the sovereignty of the people would be far more suitable for us."
Sun Yat-sen was a Chinese revolutionary and statesman who played a central role in ending the Qing dynasty and founding the Republic of China. He is widely regarded as a foundational figure in modern Chinese political history.