The Three Principles refer to nationalism, democracy, and people's livelihood.
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history
Formulated by 孙中山 (Sun Yat-sen) in the late 1890s and developed through lectures in 1924. The three are 民族 (nationalism), 民权 (democracy / civil rights), and 民生 (people's livelihood).
culture
Still constitutional in the Republic of China (Taiwan) — it is referenced in the ROC national anthem (三民主义,吾党所宗).