Yingdala

[Liu Che/Zhuli]

Bo-Wu Submits Proposal to Ministry of Defense

After a successful IPO, The Bo-Wu Company has submitted its first major proposal as a publicly owned corporation to the Ministry of Defense. The proposal, believed to be inspired by Vanukuan designs and engineering, calls for Yingdala to research and develop a new tank, code name Crouching Tiger-001, or CT-001. CT-001's design is said to improve upon current armor used in most Yingdalan military vehicles, as well as a new weapon system set to deliver higher payloads and increased accuracy. Speed is also said to be a top feature, with chief engineer of the project Cao Yiwei exclaiming that, "a faster, more powerful tank is essential to restore Yingdala's standing in Terra. With a more modern 'cavalry,' we will be able to speed to victory in any fight."

Should Bo-Wu succeed in its endeavors, the company is expected to make a variety of proposals to improve the state of Yingdala's military technology.

Villages in Han and Shu Send Elders to the Ji Family Mansion, Demand Ji Yu Take the Dragon Throne

Contrasting with the "Miracle of Anle" talked about throughout North Yingdala, villages in the South, the heartland of traditional Yingdala and Classical Jienism, have begun to form pressure groups in the battle for Heaven's Mandate. Some of these groups, primarily from Shu and Han, recently sent a group of elders to the Ji Family Mansion in Tian'an to demand Ji Yu, patriarch of the Ji Clan, to take up the Dragon Throne.

The leader of the group of elders, a man of 87 named Fan Bo, was on his knees in front of the of the mansion kow towing and crying, "We cannot let the Sun Family reign over us! We cannot let businessmen create tyranny! My lord, please accept Heaven's will. We beg you!" The crowd shouted, "We beg you!"

So far, the Ji Clan has been silent on the matter.

[Edward123456]

THE SOCIALISTS ARE KINGMAKER IN MONARCHY DEBATE



The Socialists are currently deciding whether to support monarchy restoration in lieu of the referendum result or to support maintaining the republic. The Socialists will decide their official stance by asking members to vote on the issue. The Socialists's vote is crucial as the Social Democrats, Lotus, Jien-Democratic and Phoenix parties are supporting monarchy restoration, and the Centre Party is backing the republic, but 67% of the vote is required to change the constitution, so the Socialists could block the monarchy or allow it to be created, but considering the state of petty attacks by all parties in the National Conference, the Socialists aren't seeming too happy to institute backseat political deals.

[pandowlpaws]

4335 Election Results Arrive
11 May, 4335

TIAN'AN, Han -- The results of this years election have just come in, and much like Indrala's previous election, trends seem to show somewhat of a push against the old establishment. The National Conference has seen a decrease in every single party, except for the Jien-Democrats, and surprisingly the Warlords. This new party seeks to break apart the nation, which could be particularly dangerous in these times of looming international unrest. Despite the Warlord Party's 53 seat gain, the currently governing Jienist-Phoenix-Social Democrat-Lotus coalition remains in power with a 214 seat lead in the National Conference, and a Jienist Grand Chancellor, Zhan Zhi, in office. Along with this, the pro-monarchist parties (Jien-Democratic, Centre, Phoenix, Social Democratic, Lotus, Warlord) kept their legislative supermajority, meaning that if they can agree on a candidate for the throne, a constitutional amendment can easily be passed.

[Wu Han]

News for 20 June 4334 OOC: Postdated
The Market is a nationally-published daily economic newspaper centered in Tian'an. While the paper remains generally non-partisan, critics have observed a tendency for the paper to publish articles which generally support classically liberal economic policies and the established economic order of Indrala.

TSEC Drops 200 Points Following Anti-Trust Legislation, KM Financial Raid



TIAN'AN, Han - Following the passage of JDP-803, the Tian'an Stock Exchange Composite (TSEC) suffered a significant fall of 200 points. This has been attributed to investor confidence being shaken with regard to how this may affect Indrala's caizu conglomerates. Many northern Indralan firms such as TQ Group saw their share prices dip slightly, as the tech-savvy north may be forced to loosen its hold over Indrala's consumer electronics market. However, these price fluctuations were not large enough to generate mass concern, with TQ Group trading at 2,561.89 INS compared to its previous position of ~2,711.18 INS a week earlier.

The dip in the TSEC was largely attributed to the SPS's raid of Indrala's largest financial services conglomerate, KM Financial. Prosecutors have raided the headquarters of KM Financial, in search for clues of financial irregularities. This comes at the end of an lengthy internal audit which the NTS and Ministry of Finance said was "lacking."



Industry insiders suggest that the investigation could disturb the group's scheme for a father-to-son transfer of management control and wealth, as is common in other caizu conglomerates, as some senior executives including Chairman Kong could possibly face criminal charges. Prosecutors reportedly believe that KM Financial executives used some of its affiliates, to arrange a series of malpractices to increase the Kong family's share of corporate wealth.

Chairman Kong Gueying still commands the confidence of the board of directors, narrowly winning a vote of confidence last December. However, with potential criminal charges in the future, some directors are reportedly in talks to gain support for the dismissal of Kong. With the Kong family in control of 29.1% of KM Financial, and the Ma family in control of 28.3%, major shareholders and directors will have so choose between the sons of one of the two families to appoint a successor.

Other Stories-at-a-Glance

• Increased Competition in Indralan Defence Industry in Q4
↳ As the Bo-Wu Company and Asvald Gruppen Indrala enter the market in Q4, Xiandai Defence Industries doubles down on new I-30 jet development
• TQ Group Smartphone Becomes Most Popular Phone by Market Share, New Model Anticipated
↳ The entry of TQ Group to Indrala's smartphone market has been explosive, with the TQ10 Smartphone already gaining the largest market share in Indrala at 26.9%. With this success, it is expected that TQ Group will release a new smartphone next fall.
• Taiyang Automotive's Electric Supercar Shocks International Manufacturers at Valruzian Car Show
↳ Taiyang Automotive, Indrala's premier electric vehicle manufacturer unveiled it's brand new EV9 Supercar at the Brzansk International Motor Show in Valruzia to great acclaim. The company has announced that it has received nearly 400 international orders following the unveiling, despite its 7-figure price point.
• Indrala Fengyu Announces New Natural Gas Drilling Project in Magsalaya Oil Fields
↳ Despite Qingyi pulling back from the natural-resources extraction market, Indrala Fengyu has announced expanded drilling projects in the Magsalaya Oil Fields off the northern coast, including two new rigs.

[Wu Han]

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[Wu Han]

SUN CLAN SIGNALS INTENT TO CLAIM DRAGON THRONE
28 June, 4335

KAIZHOU, Jiaozhi -- The Sun Clan has lit a smoke signal from their residence outside of Kaizhou, announcing their intention to travel to the Altar of Heaven in Tian'an and to make sacrifices and ask for the blessing of Heaven moving forward. Tens of thousands of Indralans have travelled from throughout the nation for the past few months to gather in Kaizhou, petitioning the Sun Clan to take the throne. This latest development has been met with massive celebrations throughout the city, and comes after JDP-801, an act to enthrone Ji Yu as Emperor failed in the National Conference, as politicians rallied around Sun Yijun and the Sun Clan.

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The Kaizhou Inquirer - December 4335
The Kaizhou Inquirer is northern Indrala's leading periodical, reporting on politics, culture and economics



Clan Cheng Remerges, Endorses the Sun Clan as the New Monarch
The Cheng Clan has returned from a rather long break from the public stage, nationally, their first national public statement? To Endorse the Suns.

An image of 5 family members of the Cheng Clan, from left to right: Liu Wuying, Cheng Tai, Yang Guanyu, Cheng Xinyi, Cheng Long.

KAIZHOU, Jiaozhi — A fairly publicly removed noble family, many who aren't from Northern Indrala may have no idea on who or what Clan Cheng actually is in the scope of Indrala's complicated noble families and lineages. The family is rather minor on the noble scale, though they have history dating back to the Beiyidom of Fehua. During this time period Clang Cheng was based around the city Kaizhou, acting as the local administration for the city and its immediate surrounding areas, while reporting to Beiyidom of Fehua's Sun Clan. However, after the communist revolution the family went into hiding, passing into obscurity for quite a while, only somewhat reappearing after Indrala settled down. The clan itself became extremely wealthy during their days controlling Kaizhou, in which tax money flowed into the family coffers, due to this the Chengs were able to remain in their home of Mei Cheng Palace, located on the outskirts of the city, barely ever needing to work.

Despite this, the Cheng Clan has been able to garner fame throughout their home city, as they have, and continue to make many philanthropic donations throughout Kaizhou, as well as some other areas of the North. It has also been noted by many around Kaizhou that the Chengs will often come out into the city and help with the areas development, especially when it comes to education. In fact, the Chengs are also known in Kaizhou for their dedication to scholarly work, and subsequently the urban tales of massive libraries running throughout the main residence of the Cheng family.


Mei Cheng Palace, the Cheng Clan's main and largest residence.

On a more recent note, the family has after centuries of silence on the national stage come out to speak publically to all of Indrala, not just the population of Jiaozhi and Northern Anle. Cheng Tai came out of the Mei Cheng Palace doors to give a statement to the gathered media:

It is the firm belief of Clan Cheng that if the Indralan throne is ever to be reestablished, the Suns have a rightful claim to it. They have shown a determination to help all of Indrala shine, and would be a great example for the people of our nation to follow. Furthermore, the fact that after my family's time spent in Northern Anle ended in failure, while Sun Luhan's trip granted the region rain, it is clear to us that Heaven shines brightly upon them. Therefore, Clan Cheng, beginning today, will officially support the Suns in their quest for the throne.

It must however be noted that two families share long history working together during the Beiyi period, and the fact that the two families both reside in Kaizhou could lead to the Chengs somehow gaining a benefit from a Sun monarchy. Perhaps in a more prominent role for themselves, or maybe just funds for the city that they love so much.

[Zongxian]

Gang Wu Elected to Phoenix Leadership


December 1, 4335
TIAN'AN, HAN

The leading voice of Phoenix Party monarchism has been elected to his party's leadership, a clear endorsement for the Sun Clan in a new Indralan monarchy. Having broke with coalition partners to voice opposition to the placing Ji Yu on the throne, Minister of Internal Affairs Gang Wu has been a major supporter of Sun Clan and is largely responsible for his party's shift from neutral monarchism to that which has favored the Suns. With news this summer of the Sun Clan's official interest in placing claims to the throne the Phoenix Party has rallied around Gang Wu. Despite objections from Lan Liao, Secretary-General Fang Wei approved a member initiative to elect a new party leader. Gang Wu narrowly won with just a one percent lead over Lan Liao. As the new party leader Gang Wu has announced his intention to throw full support behind the Sun Clan and all initiatives to make the Sun Dynasty become a reality.

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[Wu Han]

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Embattled former-Grand Chancellor Yi Junkai fights to retain control of the Lotus Party
The orphaned surgeon and one-term Grand Chancellor may soon be without a political home as voices in his party openly call for his resignation
22 June 4335



TIAN'AN, Han: Dr. Yi Junkai promised Indralans the Lotus Party would continue to fight for them in the National Conference, even after his party suffered a crushing blow on election night, with major losses in Han, Min and Shu.

Dr. Yi thanked voters for re-electing a number of his colleagues, but did not say explicitly whether he planned to stay on as leader of the Lotus Party. After his election night concession speech however, a LP spokesperson told the Taixi Times that Yi will not be resigning as leader.

"With this election, Indralans have asked us all to work for them," said Yi. "We will not let them down."

Following the departure of the eminently popular Lotus Party leader and three-term Grand Chancellor Kwan Zhiyong, Yi Junkai barely achieved victory in 4330, despite his party being reduced by 133 seats. In this election, with no first ballot endorsements, Dr. Yi placed 6th, and his party got reduced further to its worst showing since the Pua Dictatorship.

Dr. Yi thanked the people of Jiaozhi for "forgiving" the Lotus Party, as they placed third in their traditional home province, much better than their 5th place turnout in 4330.

Following the election, Dr. Yi has kept a low-profile. A move to depose Leader Yi Junkai by factions of the party is escalating ahead of a leadership vote at a party convention next year; after every election, the Lotus Party Constitution requires party members to hold a "Leadership Review" in which party members must vote as to whether or not they want to hold a leadership election for the party.

Lotus Party members have never practiced regicide, always returning their Leaders with massive margins, however some analysts have proposed that Dr. Yi may be the first Leader to lose his review as rifts in the party have been exposed to the public in recent days. Minister of Health and Social Services Zhou Huiyi has openly suggested that Yi should step down.

"Is there a tremendous amount of angst out there about the result of the election and how the election was run? No question about it, there is," Zhou said at a charity event in Tian'an. "I think it's only natural for people to look to our leadership to understand these decisions and whether or not our party has the leadership necessary to lead our party forward. I'm not sure we do with Dr. Yi."

Dr. Yi currently maintains a 52.2% approval rating with Lotus Party members at-large. This is compared to Kwan who left office with 83.6% and Huang who left with 91.1%. Noticing this, Yi has been fighting to gain political support for his continued leadership of the party.

Today, Dr. Yi visited the Longmen orphanage in which he grew up, taking the time to play with the children. Dr. Yi also brought thousands of shapirs worth of toys. Speaking to Indrala Television (ITV) crews on scene, Dr. Yi said that "the Lotus Party is going to fight in the National Conference to bring support to our poor and low-income children, as [they] always have."

Dr. Yi would not answer questions with regard to his leadership, only saying that he "is excited for the opportunity" to be judged by his party members. Nonetheless, Dr. Yi has planned a number of rallies across the nation as he continues to reassemble the political coalition that elected him leader in the first place.

[Wu Han]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lotus Party Exits SDP-Jien-Phoenix Coalition Government
May 4336

TIAN'AN, Han: For the past 20 years, our party has enjoyed a great working relationship with our coalition partners. However, there has been a notable lack of harmony with regard to public policy and strong ideological differences. This has led to our coalition often voting in opposition to each other.

The Lotus Party engaged in this coalition to deliver the results of the 4330 Referendum, as well as the public's desire for a return to our traditional government. With the Act of Restoration poised to pass through the National Conference, a new chapter for our nation's glorious history is about to be written. As such, this coalition's purpose has been served.

Thus, effective immediately, all four Lotus Party cabinet members will be resigning from their posts. This includes:

The Honourable Ms. Sung Hyo-Rin, M.B.A, Minister of Finance
The Honourable Mr. Zhou Huiyi, J.D., P.hd, Minister of Justice
The Honourable Dr. Yao Huanyu, MD, MBBS, B.Sc, Minister of Health and Social Services
The Honourable Mr. Xing Yuhan, MEng, Minister of Science and Technology

We believe that we are leaving on good terms with our former coalition partners, and hope that we can continue to work together, when prudent, to deliver results for the Indralan people.