First Asian Democracies - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses Taiwan's brief period as a republic after the Sino-Japanese War, highlighting its leaders Tang Ching-sung and You Young-folk. It explores the Black Flag Army's role in regional conflicts, including the Sino-French War. The video also covers early Chinese republics established by Hakka immigrants in Borneo, emphasizing their democratic nature and eventual decline due to Dutch invasion.

How did the Chinese laborers in Borneo contribute to the establishment of early republics?

What factors led to the decline of the small republics established by Chinese laborers in Borneo?