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Re: Indralan Consortium of Journalists

Postby Zongxian » Sun Sep 09, 2018 1:52 am

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The Zhijia Star
The Zhijia Star is a regional newspaper based in Kaizhou, Jiaozhi.
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3 October 4451
JiyuTown Wins Battle Against LSA Properties
Residents defend neighborhood against redevelopment.
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KAIZHOU, Jiaozhi Province: Just over a year ago the Zhijia City Central Committee narrowly approved a highly controversial plan to permit limited redevelopment within the JiyuTown neighborhood. Fiercely opposed by residents seeking to uphold the unique identity of their home, Lim Son Ah Properties (LSA) mounted a strong lobbying campaign to win over the Central Committee. In the months following this approval, Lim Son Ah quickly pushed out numerous concepts for redevelopment and it became apparent that plans were not so limited. Last summer LSA settled on their final concept, which required replacing over half of JiyuTown's largest park with commercial high-rises and also the demolition of some nearby small businesses and independent art galleries.

Already faced by widespread discontent with JiyuTown, which had adopted a central anti-LSA theme in much its latest artistic productions, the announcement of the final plan evolved to public protest. Since late spring of this year, residents of JiyuTown have protested at the regional LSA headquarters in Kaizhou while also hosting demonstrations within Zhijia City every weekend. With public pressure mounting, half of the Central Committee resigned in August and an emergency meeting was called to revisit the Lim Son Ah contract. Following weeks of closed door meetings, the Central Committee gathered today for its last discussion on the matter, inviting representatives from LSA and neighborhood representatives. Turning against the original agreement with LSA, the Central Committee voted to rescind its approval for redevelopment in JiyuTown, dealing a death blow to Lim Son Ah's plans before they ever had a chance to start even the slightest bit of construction.

Residents have celebrated this victory over the powerful development company and declared it a decisive victory for protecting their community's unique identity and culture.
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8 October 4451
Ryeo Foundation Revived
New life for a philanthropic vision to aid education, health, and culture.
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JUGANG, Jiaozhi Province: Emerging from a long period of isolation, the heir to the Imperial House of Ryeo, Ryeo Jiyong, released a joint statement with Xia Jaeho of the Xia Clan to announcement the revival of the Ryeo Foundation. Dismantled in the chaos that forced the Ryeo and thousands of refugees out of Dankuk, the Ryeo Foundation had a historic role as the leading philanthropic organization of the Ryeo homeland. It found early publicity in its role promoting Kyo cultural identity under the Dranish Republic. Soon it also found itself at the center of national politics as it devoted enormous funding to continuing public education in the city of Gongmangdo-Comares following controversial mass privatization of education. Throughout its history, the Ryeo Foundation provided significant financial backing to a variety of cultural, educational, and health-oriented initiatives, all being derived directly the personal wealth of the House of Ryeo and other donors to the Foundation.

When the organization was forced to close due to actions of the extremist government it was a huge loss for many organizations and groups throughout the nation. Among the closures that followed as a result of the Foundation's demise was that of Haejo University in Gongmangdo.

Now, over a century since ceased operations, the Ryeo Foundation has found new life thanks to an agreement between the Xia Clan and the House of Ryeo. The latter's leading claimant, Ryeo Jiyong, known for his betrayal of the Sampa Society and its terrorist plots, has purposefully remained hidden away from the public. Some rumors suggested he relocated to Sekowo, the home of his now-wife, Sun Yumi, a descendant of the Ryeo's ancient allied family. However, we now know that Ryeo had remained in Indrala and after having reached out to his cousins within the remnants of the Lü Clan, the idea was hatched to revive the family's philanthropic mission.

Being based out of Jugang, home of the Xia Clan, the new Ryeo Foundation will carry on its original mission albeit with a newfound focus on Indrala's education and healthcare institutions. Early plans for the Foundation include the establishment of a general scholarship fund and the extension of endowment funds to Haejo Imperial College and Kyung-hee Imperial University. The organization is also exploring opportunities to support cancer research and other disease research initiatives.
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Re: Indralan Consortium of Journalists

Postby Zongxian » Wed Sep 12, 2018 11:01 pm

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The Zhijia Star is a regional newspaper based in Kaizhou, Jiaozhi.
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5 October 4453
Zhou Lambasts Pan-Dovani Highway over Dankuk
Patriotic Society leader criticizes the legitimization of a dictatorship.
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TIAN'AN, Han Province: The Lourenne-proposed Dovani Highway Project has been met with harsh criticism by the Patriotic Society, which has attacked the idea for its inclusion of the authoritarian regime in Dankuk. Zhou Wai-fung initially offered support to the idea of a continental infrastructure project but quickly shifted towards his concerns of the implications for inclusion of a state like Dankuk. "It is absurd to extend such benefits to those people, to legitimize a dictatorship that so blatantly engages in repression of the opposition and that runs a cult of personality built upon historical revisionism. If Dankuk has a role in this project, it will be when they have regime change and democracy is brought back to the people of Dankuk. Their little potemkin empire has no role in Dovani and it should be destroyed."

As international talks continue between the nations of Dovani, Indralan support for the project remains in question due to Dankuk and the potential impacts of broader pan-Dovani initiatives as they relate to Dankuk Act and the Dai Papers. Officials in government also seem inclined to provide enthusiastic support for the project but it is only without a Dranian role. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Shi and her government continue to iron out the details of the Jade Route Initiative Act, a comprehensive plan for Indralan-backed development all across Dovani that might also provide potential support to the Lourenne project, should progress be made in negotiations.

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7 October 4453
Zhijia City Challenged by Fehua Gang
The triad group has recently taken aim at targets in the Kaizhou district.
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Vandalized shop in JiyuTown

KAIZHOU, Jiaozhi Province: Over the past few months Zhijia City has been faced by a spike in crimes related to the Fehua Gang, a triad group traditionally based on the northeast coast of Kaizhou. Businesses throughout the district have been targeted by extortion, vandalism, and a variety of scams. It is also rumored that an attempted hacking of Zifada's student database was an act perpetrated by the Fehua Gang. Meanwhile in JiyuTown, local street art was damaged by vandals and one shop was completely ransacked. Police have been unable to pinpoint specific individuals who are involved in these criminal acts but authorities are certain of the role the Fehua Gang has played. It remains unknown why the triad has taken an interest in Zhijia City and investigations are ongoing.

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8 October 4453
Ryeo Purchase Island Off Han
The exiled House of Ryeo has found a new home near Guozhou.
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GUOZHOU, Han Province: After a period of disorganization and uncertainty in the succession, the House of Ryeo has found new unity under Ryeo Jiyong and Sun Yumi. The couple and their six children have now taken up residence on a private island off the coast of Guozhou, enjoying a high level of security against potential threats, whether they come from Sampa Society remnants or foreign agents. The island, being referred to by some locals as Ryeo Island, has essentially become the official residence for the exiled house. Since the family revived the Ryeo Foundation, they have continued to strengthen their relationship with their cousins in the Xia Clan of Jugang.
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Re: Indralan Consortium of Journalists

Postby Zongxian » Wed Sep 12, 2018 11:53 pm

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18 October 4453
Kyuma Motors Launches Military Division
The Tukarese-based automobile manufacturing seizes upon IAFI opportunity.
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Concepts for Kyuma Motors' light armored vehicles.

KAIZHOU, Jiaozhi Province: The passage of the Imperial Armed Forces of Indrala (IAFI) Modernization Act has opened up innumerable opportunities for foreign and domestic companies to compete for contracts to fulfill the needs outlined by the legislation. While Xiandai continues to dominate the Indralan defense industry, other caizu have quickly taken notice of this chance to expand business operations. The first company to seize upon this opportunity is the FangCaiRyeo-owned Kyuma Motors. Based centrally in Tukarali, the company is the FCR Group's sole subsidiary responsible for the manufacture of automobiles, buses, and trucks. Capitalizing on its expertise in the automotive realm, Kyuma Motors has announced the founding of a defense-oriented spin-off, Kyuma Defense Systems (KDS), to focus on the production of military vehicles for the Indralan Armed Forces. Headquartered in Mudanwan, KDS is set to focus its initial manufacturing on light armored vehicles.

As KDS refines its expertise in defense manufacturing, the long term vision includes production of tanks and heavy military equipment. The company will also operate a research division in cooperation with experts from Zhijia to develop cutting-edge equipment and to identify useful emerging technologies in the realm of the defense industry.
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Re: Indralan Consortium of Journalists

Postby Wu Han » Thu Sep 13, 2018 12:14 am

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The Nationalist Bulletin is a staunchly monarchist and nationalist weekly newspaper, published nationwide. Its primary readership is typically conservatives and older individuals.
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Lourennian and Indralan knot!
8 April 4452, 20th year of the Jianxiao Era OOC: Postdated.
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Prince Haoyang (left); Princess Louise-Marie (right)

His Imperial Highness Prince Haoyang has married Her Royal Highness, Princess Louise-Marie of Lourenne. Prince Haoyong is the only son of His Imperial Highness Prince Jianhao, the Emperor’s brother, while Princess Louise Marie is the sister of Hebert I, Monarch of Lourenne. The two were wed today in an intimate and traditional Jienist ceremony which respected the Aurorian faith Princess Louise-Marie professes to follow.

The couple was introduced in late 4450 after Prince Haoyong attended a performance of the Lourennian National Ballet in Eroncourt, of which Princess Louise-Marie was a performer. The Prince is said to have been captivated by the Princess, and the two entered into a relationship shortly after. Much of their relationship was long distance as the Princess was touring with the Ballet, while Prince Haoyong was attending to his duties within Indrala.

They are said to have gotten engaged in October of 4451, with Prince Haoyong having received the blessing of the Emperor and the father of Princess Louise-Marie, Landry DeChambeau.

News of the marriage today sparked widespread celebrations across Indrala and Lourenne, as citizens of both countries conferred their well-wishes upon the couple and upon the relationship between the two nations, sure to grow ever closer from this union.
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Re: Indralan Consortium of Journalists

Postby pandowlpaws » Thu Sep 13, 2018 12:27 am

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The Market is a nationally-published daily economic newspaper centred 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.
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Tiankong Group announces key plans at conference in Kaizhou
21 October 4553
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Concept art for Tiankong's Lotus Cities floating around Kaizhou and Fehua Bay

KAIZHOU, Jiaozhi Province: The Tiankong Group, a rather recent conglomerate when compared to the much older FCR, TQ, and Xiandai, held a large conference in Kaizhou, in which it showed off future plans and developments for the company. While, a most seemed mundane, there were a number which stood out to use here at the Market.

The first among three that we'll discuss were plans for Tiankong to expand its business even further abroad. As you may know, the conglomerate controls nearly all local Indralan airlines, and thus has a strangle hold over flights in and out of the country, as well as having heavily invested and built up many of the nation's airports. Such an expansion, would allow for further influence of Indrala and the company abroad. How the company plans to do this? Through the establishment of their unique airport cities across the world, especially in the nations of Dovani and Seleya. This proposal comes straight off the backs of reports of the development of the "Jade Route Initiative", an apparent future government programs which seeks to ease trade and development across the world, specifically in Indrala. It seems that Tiankong one of the likely many trying to make opportunities out of this.

While likely not as important, Tiankong also released info on a project, that'll branch the company out of the aviation and airport industry, forcasting a possible future as a much greater competitor to Indrala's many caizu. This said project (which is pictured above) is the research and development of floating cities, for now branded as Lotus Cities. While we can't say for sure that it's a novel idea, it is most certainly new for Indrala. The planned cities for now will be stationary and likely connected to the ground; however eventually Tiankong hopes to make models which can travel the seas. Following many of their other plans, the company will stick to green technology, focusing on solar, wind, and tidal power for this project, which will see its first project attempted in Kaizhou.

"This project, if successful, will exponentially expand our human potential," said Tiankong CEO Ren Xuefeng, "with cities on the water we can create room for our world's ever expanding population, and the resources needed to support it. Imagine it, we can create a space for new discoveries, new places to grow food, to survive, nay, to live!" Ren's speech was met with a cheering audience.

In other news relating to Tiankong, CEO Ren Xuefeng has announced that she will be retiring within in the next two years. Despite the liberal approach many specualted Ren would follow, the Tiankong executive has announced that the business must now be passed along throught the Ren family, unless it must be sold. Ren Guanting, Xuefeng's oldest daughter, is beleived to be the most likely to recieve the company after her mother's departure.
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Re: Indralan Consortium of Journalists

Postby Wu Han » Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:08 am

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The Market is a nationally-published daily economic newspaper centred 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.
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Xiandai Group signs licensing deal to produce Kazulian small-arms
1 October 4453
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Indralan Navy Special Warfare Unit members posing with Indralan-made AC-16 assault rifles

TIAN'AN, Han Province: Xiandai Precision Industries, the firearm-producing subsidiary of Xiandai Group (TSX: XIA) has announced that they have secured a number of leasing agreements with Kazulian arms manufacturer Asvald Gruppen and their subsidiaries (Hudiksburg Machine and Tool Company, most prominently) to produce Kazulian-designed small arms in Indrala. Specifically, Xiandai intends to mass produce the AC-16 and AC-13 assault rifles in an effort to secure more government contracts in the midst of the IAFI Modernization Program.

While the CEO of Xiandai Precision Industries Kim Jinyoung refused to disclose the exact cost of the licensing agreements at this time, he said that the deal came at massive capital cost. "Securing the highest-quality armaments for the Imperial Armed Forces is our top priority," said Kim. "All other considerations, frankly, are secondary."

At present, Xiandai Group is the largest single supplier to the Imperial Armed Forces through its subsidiaries. However, spurred by the multi-billion dollar IAFI Modernization Program, new competition from international firms and domestic up-and-comers like Kyuma Motors is threatening Xiandai's near monopoly in the Indralan armament sector.
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Re: Indralan Consortium of Journalists

Postby Zongxian » Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:21 am

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2 November 4453
Zhou's Red Panda Act
Currently illegal, the Patriotic Society leader seeks legal change on animal ownership.
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TIAN'AN, Han Province: A strange piece of legislation has been introduced to the Grand Assembly as the leader of the Patriotic Society, Zhou Wai-fung, seeks change in national laws on private ownership of exotic and endangered animals. The proposal seemingly comes out of Zhou's own desire to own a pet red panda and, now with the complete backing of his party's representatives in the legislature, a bill is now being voted upon relating to the matter. Opposition has already been received from the Lotus Party and it is considered unlikely that the Social Democratic Party would vote in favor of the legislation, essentially making the vote a failure for Zhou.

Following the "no" vote from the Lotus Party, Zhou lashed out against Chief Minister Shi Yiguang, threatening to take away his party's provided confidence for her government. The Patriotic Society has so far made no actual moves against the Chief Minister. In his latest remarks Zhou declared he will "absolutely" have a pet red panda and "perhaps a komodo dragon as well."
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Re: Indralan Consortium of Journalists

Postby Wu Han » Thu Sep 13, 2018 2:28 am

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The Taixi Times is a daily print and web publication from Taixi, Anle, offering breaking news and analysis on politics, business and entertainment from Indrala and around the world. The publication is non-partisan.
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FM Jiang Chen interested in Lourennian Summit with Dankuk
11 February 4451 (OOC: Postdated)
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Minister Jiang speaks to the Foreign Affairs Committee

TIAN'AN, Han: Shocking news from the nation's capital, as Foreign Minister Jiang Chen has seemingly accepted an suggestion from Dranian Foreign Minister Seol Dae-kwan to hold a summit in Lourenne. This would be the first meeting of government officials from the two countries in nearly two centuries.

Speaking to the Foreign Affairs Committee, Jiang said that despite the "patronizing and performative" tone of Seol, Indrala has an interest in upholding the security and stability of Northern Dovani.

"We should enter into these discussions with an open mind," said Jiang. "While the Dranian regime touts an essentialist view of a shared 'Gao-showan heritage' as the core reason for improving our relationship, we will look enter into these discussions with a desire to ensure peace and stability in Northern Dovani."

Expanding on Seol's comments, Foreign Minister Jiang took issue with the Dranian effort to "co-opt" the teaching of Jienshi.

"Minister Seol claims that our shared racial heritage is enough to forget Dankuk's crimes against our ancestors, our Holy Emperor's ancestors, and in doing so, suspend our filial duty," Jiang said. "We do not accept this false and offensive narrative."

Nonetheless, Minister Jiang stated once again that he was receptive to the meeting, provided that it is held in Lourenne and under very strict security.
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Re: Indralan Consortium of Journalists

Postby Zongxian » Thu Sep 13, 2018 2:46 am

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3 November 4453
Jiangshi Cause a Fright for Drunken Zhou
Fearful of jiangshi, Zhou is rumored to always carries jujube seeds in his pocket.
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TIAN'AN, Han Province: A strange story has emerged out of Kaizhou following an alleged encounter between Zhou Wai-fung and a group of club-goers dressed as jiangshi caused a security scare for the Patriotic Society leader. Zhou, himself having had a few late-night drinks with associates at a downtown bar, came into a confrontation with the club-goers after seeing them approaching him from behind as he walked down the street. Zhou reported screamed at the group, proclaiming that they could not steal his life force, after which he tossed a number of coins on the ground and ran away.

Initial reports indicated that Zhou was a victim of an attempted mugging but it was soon apparent that no such event occurred. The jiangshi clubbers, having exchanged few words with Zhou, continued on their way without incident. Zhou has not responded directly to inquiries about the incident but has since posted on social media encouraging people to own a copy of the Book of Changes.

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9 November 4453
Zhijia in Initial Stages of Vertical Farming Research
Ahead of eventual plans to construct an urban farming tower, Zhijia perfects its methodology.
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MUDANWAN, Min Province: Long a concept in the mind of Zhijia, the company's vertical farming project has officially launched as Zhijia's researchers and horticulturalists work to finalize their methodology for large-scale operations. This initial stage, which will confirm the suitability of crops to grow in this environment is essential as the company prepares to construct the very first farming tower. This experimental building will resemble a small high-rise and, if successful in yielding crops, will mark a huge advance in agriculture and it could present new opportunities for conservation and food security. Nonetheless, this project faces many challenges and as the operation moves forward Zhijia will continue to measure the economic value of vertical farming in comparison to traditional methods.
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