Abstract:

The thought of "externally observing trends in the world" was an important cornerstone of Dr. Sun Yat - sen's thought of reforms. Dr. Sun adhered to his principle of "reforming politics after foreign countries and establishing a democratic government", and displayed his identical recognition of historic changes of modern foreign countries that had some identity in his struggle for establishing and safeguarding the Republic. Both the formation and the development of Dr. Sun Yat - sen's thought of reforms on politics, economy and culture were related to his thought of "externally observing trends in the world".

Key words: Sun Yat - sen, externally observing trends in the world, thought