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Sun Yat-sen
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The Revive China Society (Xingzhonghui), founded by Sun Yat-sen in 1894, drew its membership primarily from natives of the Guangdong province. The society was composed of individuals from lower social classes, including clerks, peasants, and artisans. Additionally, after returning to Hong Kong, Sun and some of his friends established a similar society under the leadership of his associate, Yang Quyun.123