No, China does not currently have a royal family.
The End of China's Monarchy
China's imperial rule, which lasted for millennia, officially came to an end in the early 20th century. The transition marked a significant shift in the nation's political structure.
According to historical records:
- On 1 January 1912, the Republic of China was proclaimed by Sun Yat-sen in Nanjing. This event signaled the establishment of a new, non-monarchical form of government.
- On 12 February 1912, the last emperor, the Xuantong Emperor (also known as Puyi), officially abdicated his throne. This act marked the definitive end of the Qing dynasty and, crucially, the Chinese monarchy altogether.
Following this abdication, China transitioned through various republican periods and eventually became the People's Republic of China in 1949. Neither of these governmental structures includes a monarch or a royal family in the traditional sense.
The concept of inherited rule by an imperial family is now a historical part of China's past, studied in textbooks and seen in historical sites, but it is not a feature of modern Chinese governance or society.
