China (Atomic Dreams)

The People's Republic of China was established in 1949 and has one of the largest populations in the world. A population shaped by two historic initiatives; the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution. These programs have seen China's agriculture become collective and industrialized as traditional Chinese culture diminished and a new 'proletarian' culture emerged. In the west this is seen as a tragic lost as China held the oldest civilized culture in the world. Once historic landmarks have been removed. Despite being the second largest Communist nation on Earth the PRC is not on good terms with the Soviet Union. It is however very close to North Korea which shares similar ideals regarding 'true' communism. Mao, even in death, continues to be revered.
== Government ==
== Foreign Relations ==
While not on the best of terms China and the Soviet Union are close in trade- China providing the Soviet Union with agricultural and manufactured goods that can be abundantly procured and while China's military isn't the most advanced in the world it has great numbers, and at times numbers can make a great difference. North Korea is far closer to an ally by China's standards with both having some aggressive views regarding communism, and both having gotten on less friendly but not hostile terms with the USSR.
== Technology ==
Having had a falling out with the Soviet Union China has since developed it's own nuclear program without Soviet support. This comes largely in the form of nuclear missiles, bombs, and submarines. It's technology is rather behind compared to most of the world though the Soviets remain open to assisting China's efforts should China become more diplomatic in it's foreign affairs- for China is, in a Soviet comparison, largely 'Stalinist' in mentality. Despite being considered 'backwards' it has managed to become the third nation to independently send a man into space, and is rumored to be collaborating with North Korea's Space Program. The stated aim of the program is to establish a settlement on the Moon, and this has caught the attention of the Soviets and NATO.
=== Automobiles ===
In 1958 the Dongfeng CA71 became the first passenger car to be entirely manufactured in China. It was followed by the Hongqi CA72 with a convertible option. The Hongqi CA72 typically used by government officials and is known as 'The Red Flag' because of this. The major automobile manufactures of China are FAW (First Auto Workers) and it's subsidiaries, BAW (Beijing Auto Workers), and Huanghai Bus. Haunghai Bus has the largest domestic output due to China's extensive public transit system though FAW and BAW have the most international sales due to a focus on passenger and luxury cars which have little place in the greatly collectivized society of China. A minor manufacturer, Yangchang Motors, is almost unknown outside of China's borders.
=== Tanks ===
The Type 59 has since 1959 been the standard medium tank of the People's Liberation Army. It's a domestically produced version of the Soviet T-54A.
== Tourism ==
With most historic landmarks having been destroyed for their imperialist or religious connection some choice locations have remained. Locations of natural beauty are currently a more viable source for tourists. Beijing however is the most known destination among the Tourist industry as it is part of the Communist World Tour's route traveled by the Soviet's atomic blimp as part of their equivalent to the Atoms for Peace initiative.
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