Republic of China

中華民國, The Republic of China (ROC) from 1962 onwards is a sovereign state recognised as the official designation of China. It is the world's most populous country, covering over 9.6 million square kilometers in land. It was declared a nation after the Great Leap Forward and the resulting 3rd Chinese Civil War. When it was founded, the civil war was still ongoing. Its founder, Huang Tengfei (黃騰飛) began a revolt in Guangdong in the Southern regions of China before causing a widespread revolution against Communist Rule in China. Overthrowing the Communist-ruled People's Republic of China, it has controlled the mainland ever since.

Immediately after initial victories against the Communists, disputes rose between the ROC controlled by Huang Tengfei and the ROC controlled by Jiang Jieshi (known in the west as "Chiang Kai-shek"). In 1964, the constitutional conference was held when all the fighting had been reduced to China's borderlands. It was decided that Huang Tengfei's China was the true ROC, and the borders were defined. The ROC retained its permanent seat at the UN Security Council and Taiwan became a part of the Republic, with its capital in Nanjing.

Closely following the ideals set by the founder of the original ROC, Sun Yat-sen (孫逸仙), the Republic flourished in its early days, even under a Provisional government (headed by Huang Tengfei). It started Presidential elections in 1968 which happen every 4 years on October 10th. Since its founding, it has fought many wars, primarily against Communists in South-East Asia. Its most notable war was the Vietnam War where Chinese troops served from 1968-1971 until the American Nuclear Bombings of Vietnam. It has also been a world leader in spaceflight, being one of the 2 nations having landed humans on Mars (having been beat to Mars by the Americans by approximately 1 minute).

It remains one of the most powerful and stable nations in the world, enforcing democratic ideals and systems across Asia and the world. It is a member state of the Unity Alliance.

## Names and Symbols

The Republic of China is officially called "中華民國" (Zhonghwa Mingwo) in Chinese. "中華" represents the Chinese people, while "民國" means "Republic"

The flag of the ROC is a white sun with 12 rays on a blue background. Before the 3rd Chinese Civil War, the ROC flag with the blue flag as the canton on a red background was used. However, Huang Tengfei removed the red from the flag to represent peace as "No blood will be spilt in my new China."

The national mascot of China is the Azure Dragon, and the national flower is the Plum flower.

## History

### Before 1962

The original Republic of China was founded in 1912 after the 1911 Xinhai Revolution. However, instability caused power to be divided and fought over by regional warlords, starting the warlord era. This saw the first Chinese Civil war. In 1937, China went to war against Japan and won. However, due to Soviet aid, communists were able to take large swathes of land in the north, starting the 2nd Chinese Civil War. The communists won, taking all of Mainland China. However, a protracted Kuomintang insurgency took place in the South and Xinjiang regions of China.

Between 1957-1962, The People's Republic of China, led by Mao Zedong, performed the Great Leap Forward, a plan to revitalise China's economy. Due to corruption, poor descision making and a drought, the plan failed and killed at least 20 million people.

### The 3rd Chinese Civil War

At this time, Huang Tengfei, who was already organizing KMT resistance movements, returned to the mainland from Hong Kong and began convincing the PLA and civilians to revolt. On Feburary 3rd, 1962, the Guangzhou uprising took place, causing other resistance groups to rise up. By October 10th, 1962, the rebels had retaken Beijing, forcing the CPC out, and establishing a Republic with Nanjing as its capital.

### The Provisional Government and the "True ROC Dispute"

Huang Tengfei and Chiang Kai-shek eventually got into a dispute over who ruled over the true Republic of China. Therefore, between 1963 and 1964, a constitutional convention was held to determine the specifics of the new Republic. As Huang was more popular with the people and regional governors, Huang Tengfei's Republic of China was recognized over Chiang's Republic.

### The Provisional Era

Between 1964 and 1968 is commonly referred to as the "Provisional Era" as China was ruled under a Provisional Government, which was tasked with passing Huang Tengfei's reforms as efficiently as possible. Headed by Huang Tengfei himself, a Single Land Value Tax was set up, the military was strengthened, preparations were made for making rockets, a democratic system was finalized, and Chinese citizens were guaranteed food, clothing, houses and land. These reforms made Huang extremely poular, and in the 1968 election, Huang was elected president with 97% of the vote. the Provisional Era ended with his inauguration.

### Contemporary History

#### Huang Tengfei's Presidency

Huang Tengfei declared war on North Vietnam to fight communism and aid America, putting China at worse relations with its communist neighbors. At around the same time, the Chinese Republic Space Program was created, performing many great achievements. In 1971, the Vietnam War ended with the American Nuclear Bombings. China attempted to calm tensions down between the West and the outraged USSR, but to no avail. China sent the SinaSat 3 Satellite to spy on the USSR. After a few nuclear threats, a deal was made where the USSR would extradite major communist leaders to China. In return, the satellite would be deorbited. The major powers of the world met for a dinner on the China-Russian border, with the major guest being Mao Zedong.

China also settled border disputes, starting the Silk Road Initiative to make amends with the Soviets. China got involved in Southeast Asia, fighting Communist Guerillas. With the fall of Socialist Burma in 1973, Communism was eradicated from Southeast Asia. China remained neutral during the Euro-Soviet Nuclear War and acted as mediator in the subsequent Nuclear Non-Proliferation Conference. China also sent humanitarian aid to nations affected by the war. To get rid of their nuclear warheads, the SLINGSHOT craft was supposed to be flinged out of the Solar System, but failed, remaining in orbit of Jool (This was not discovered until 1978). Huang Tengfei left office in 1977 as the most popular head of state in the world, noted for his strong morals and desire for peace in the form of cooperation between Democratic nations.

#### Zheng Ru's Presidency

Zheng Ru was inaugurated in 1977 and was responsible for accelerating China's space program. Although controversial at first for the South China Sea disputes, China and the Phillipines came to a diplomatic agreement. After the June 4th attack on Jamestown, China delcared war on the Yatirian (Lathian) United Socialist State, leading the international front against the Yatirian fascists. China attacked and destroyed a Fascists warcraft in Low Earth Orbit and regained connection with the SLINGSHOT Craft, nuking the United Socialist State on June 30th 1978. The USS Surrendered within the hour, ending the Great Yatirian War. For the rest of Zheng Ru's presidency, he remained in the background, allowing free trade to operate while implementing more welfare programs.

#### Tian Huiliang's Presdiency

Tian Huiliang was inaugurated on 1985. He further expanded the Chinese Republic Space Program, focusing more on China's moon base, Chengjiu city. After the Collapse of Socialism in the USSR, he made an alliance between China and the new Eurasian Union of Democratic Republics and many other nations across Eurasia, forming the Unity Alliance. Expanding the Silk Road Initiative, a new age of prosperity came to be under Tian Huiliang's Presidency.

#### Huang Cheng 's Presidency

Huang Cheng won an unlikely election and performed a complete overhaul of the Chinese Welfare System. Although it met opposition, it was eventually passed after taxes were raised. Huang then levied Sin Taxes on cigarrettes and harmful substances, the first non land-value tax ever. Huang's tax raises caused splits in the Kuomintang Party, with breakoffs formed the Xinshengdang (New Life Party), Zuodaidang (Liberal Coalition), and the Ziyoudang (Liberty Party). The KMT remained the largest party, controlling 86% of the Legislative Yuan. Huang Cheng has continued to strengthen ties within the Unity Alliance in face of recent aggression from foreign dictatorships.

## Government

The ROC's Government is guided by 2 things: the 3 Principles of the People and the 5-Power Constitution

### 三民主義 - 3 Principles of the People

Defined by Sun yat-sen in the early days of the original Republic of China, the 3 Principles of the people are the defining ideals of the modern Republic of China.

### 5-Power Constitution

There are 5 branches of power in China: Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Examination, and Control

The Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches all operate like those in other democracies. The Examination branch requires all civil servants to take an examination to qualify for public office. It was inspired by the Imperial Examinations in ancient China. The Control branch audits the activities of government officials and can impeach officials if they commit crimes.

## Military

The military of the Republic of China was organized into 3 branches at first: The Army, Navy and Air Force. However, the Special Forces were added in 1969 to aid other nations in guerilla warfare against Communist rebels. The job of a traditional Coast Guard was taken up by the Navy. The Chinese Space Force was founded in 1980, although has seen little action and is often ignored.

## Economy

The Chinese economy follows a free-trade capitalist system, although has regulations put in place to ensure worker's rights and to meet the expectations for welfare. The ROC uses a Georgist tax code with a Single Land Value Tax. A welfare system was put in place and expanded to the point where the government guarantees almost all basic needs.