(Proclaimed on October 10, 1923.)
We, the Constitution Conference of the Republic of China, in order to make manifest and foster the national dignity, stabilize the national boundaries, promote the general welfare, and defend the principles of humanity, do make this Constitution and proclaim it to the whole country, to be observed by all and for ever.
CHAPTER I - FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Article 1. The Republic of China shall be a unified Republic for ever.
CHAPTER II - SOVEREIGNTY
Article 2. The sovereignty of the Republic of China is vested in the people as a whole.
CHAPTER III - TERRITORY
Article 3. The territory which originally belonged to the Republic shall be the territory of the Republic of China. The territory and the division of it into areas shall not be altered except by law.
CHAPTER IV - CITIZENS
Article 4. All persons who according to law belong to the nationality of the Republic of China are citizens of the Republic of China.
Article 5. Citizens of the Republic of China shall be equal before the law, without distinction of race, class or religion.
Article 6. Citizens of the Republic of China shall not be arrested, imprisoned, tried or punished except in accordance with law. Any citizen under arrest may, in accordance with law, apply to the court by a "Petition for Protection" to have his person delivered thereto and the cause tried thereat.
Article 7. The residences of citizens of the Republic of China shall not be entered or searched except in accordance with law.
Article 8. The secrecy of letters and correspondence of citizens of the Republic of China shall not be violated except in accordance with law.
Article 9. A citizen of the Republic of China shall be free to choose his residence and occupation; such freedom shall not be restricted except in accordance with law.
Article 10. A citizen of the Republic of China shall be free to assemble and to form societies; such freedom shall not be restricted except in accordance with law.
Article 11. A citizen of the Republic of China shall be entitled to freedom of speech, authorship and publication; such freedom shall not be restricted except in accordance with law.
Article 12. A citizen of the Republic of China shall be free to honor Confucius and to profess any religion; such freedom shall not be restricted except in accordance with law.
Article 13. The right of ownership of a citizen of the Republic of China shall be inviolable; provided that any necessary disposition for the public benefit may be made in accordance with law.
Article 14. Liberties of the citizens of the Republic of China other than those provided for in this Chapter are recognized; provided that such liberties are not contrary to the principles of Constitutional Government.
Article 15. A citizen of the Republic of China shall have the right to institute and carry on legal proceedings in a court of justice in accordance with law.
Article 16. A citizen of the Republic of China shall have the right to petition Parliament or the Administration in accordance with law.
Article 17. A citizen of the Republic of China shall have the right to vote and to be a candidate for election in accordance with law.
Article 18. A citizen of the Republic of China shall have the right to hold office in the public service in accordance with law.
Article 19. A citizen of the Republic of China shall have the duty to pay taxes in accordance with law.
Article 20. A citizen of the Republic of China shall have the duty to undertake military service in accordance with law.
Article 21. A citizen of the Republic of China shall have the duty to receive elementary education in accordance with law.
CHAPTER V - PUBLIC POWERS
Article 22. Of the public powers of the Republic of China, those relating to the National affairs shall be exercised in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution; and those relating to local affairs, in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and the law of Self-government of the Province.