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The Anfu (Anhui) Clique, led by Yuan Shikai’s former followers, controlled much of coastal China and around Beijing.
The Fengtian Clique, led by Zhang Zuolin, dominated Manchuria and was referred to as "the Tiger of the North."
The Zhili Clique, based in Hebei, often clashed with others for regional dominance.
Sun Yat-sen's influence persisted in the south, where he attempted to forge a government, though regional loyalties limited his power.