The focus of this paper is the role of the Hakka people in the history of the modern Chinese revolution. The first part addresses the relationship between Hakka figures and Chinese social movements and uprisings, including the Taiping Rebellion and some revolutionary groups and activities during the Xinhai Revolution period. The second part discusses Sun Yat-sen as a key factor in Chinese history. In this part, I emphasize Sun Yat-sen's Hakka identity, and also his revolutionary comrades. This part also examines the role of Hakkas in his revolutionary organizations (Xingzhong Association and Tongmeng Association), revolutionary battles (Huizhou Uprising and Huanghuagang Uprising), and revolutionary army (Huangpu Military School). The final section discusses the relationship between Taiwan and the Chinese revolution, focusing on Fuxing Luo, an ethnic Hakka, and his anti-Japanese activities.