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Re: Great Indralan Gazette

Postby Wu Han » Wed Nov 08, 2017 6:42 am

COVERAGE: Lotus Party Kaizhou Convention
Lotus Party Leadership Election Results to be Announced
14-16 May 4298
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The Day Before Convention - 13 May 4298

For the past two weeks, over 1.2 million registered Lotus Party members have had the opportunity to vote, either online or by mail, for their preferred choice of three candidates for the leadership of the party. This leadership convention comes just less than one month after the death of former-leader Huang Zitao, and 14 days after his state funeral. As opposed to the last 4270 Leadership Convention, this leadership race has been far more subdued, with less prominent candidates and restrictive campaign financing laws.

Perceived front-runner Kwan Zhiyong spent her final day before the convention campaigning in Yincheng, Jiaozhi. General Yang Hanying spent the day with his family in Taixi, before flying to Kaizhou late at night. Dr. Chen Quanguo held a small rally in Kaizhou, where he thanked his supporters for their work on his campaign.

Leadership Election Results Day - 14 May 4298

On the first day of the convention, all candidates descended on the Kaizhou Convention and Exhibition Center, along with around 18,000 party members. Lotus Party President Yan Zhelan opened the convention at 9:00 a.m.

At 12:00 p.m. the first ballot results were announced. As the party only releases vote percentages, that is what will be displayed.
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On the first ballot, front-runner Kwan Zhiyong was elected Lotus Party leader with 61.8% of the vote, beating out General Yang and Dr. Chen. In her acceptance speech, Kwan said:
Stand with me, and together we will continue Huang Zitao's legacy. Stand with me, and we will rebuild our movement! Stand with me, so that I can stand up for you!


As Kwan does not currently hold a seat in the National Conference, Lotus Party Deputy Leader will be promoted to National Conference Leader until the next election. Kwan is the first female leader of the Lotus Party and the youngest party leader in the country at just 46 years old.

Directly after her acceptance speech, Kwan traveled to Huzheng, where she gave offerings at the Guidao temple where her parents are interred. Weeping before their urns, the new Lotus Party leader asked for their guidance moving forward.

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General Party Conference - 15-16 May 4298

Following the leadership election, the Party went on to debate and vote on policies, voting to reaffirm the 4270 Manifesto:
Protecting Our Future - The Lotus Party Manifesto
(1) Protecting our vital public services from the threat of privitization;
(2) Protecting our environment for generations to come by investing in our national parks, renewable energy, retrofitting and recycling;
(3) Protecting our infrastructure by founding an public train-operating company, nationalizing our highways, and examining the way government constructs public projects;
(4) Protecting our national character by supporting cultural industries and sites, supporting our Jienist/Guidao heritage, and protecting our children from damaging vices;
(5) Protecting our children's future by increasing tuition subsidies, limiting the growth of private schools, and protecting our public education system;
(6) Protecting our economy by driving growth through public subsidization and investment and protecting industry from foreign competitors;
(7) Protecting our nation by maintaining a strong military with a proud conscription tradition;
(8) Protecting our labour rights by continuing and expanding government support for labour unions and democratic workers councils;
(9) Protecting our most disadvantaged by growing the welfare state, and;
(10) Protecting our farmers by introducing legislation to assure their continued success.

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Re: Great Indralan Gazette

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Re: Great Indralan Gazette

Postby TreeHugger » Thu Nov 09, 2017 4:00 am

ZHANG ZEMIN DENOUNCES BOVINE NEWS
Chancellor calls for purge of ultra-right media outlet

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Zhang Zemin addressing the "beast" (Bovine News) in a press conference outside the Agro Alliance Conference Centre

November 8, 4299
[HANZHOU, SHU] In a surprise press conference held outside of the Agro Alliance Conference Centre in Hanzhou, Chancellor Zhang Zemin took matters in to his own hands when critics brought up his party's ties with Bovine News, the right wing media outlet that accused Huang Zitao of pushing healthcare reforms for personal gain. A full transcript of the press conference has been provided:

ZHANG ZEMIN: Good evening my people. Tonight we must address something that has been tearing me apart from the inside. It is a vile beast that lives in the farmland and claims to represent the values of everyday Indralans. It is a beast that is fueled by brotherhood and hate. It is a beast that I will tolerate no longer. This beast is what you have all come to know to as "Bovine News". This organization will be destroyed, torched and burned. This putrid weapon of the mindless will be purged from our land and set ablaze. My cabinet has set in motion the intention to draft legislation to permanently ban this news organization from our country, and have its organizers sent to prison. We will not stand for intolerance and misinformation. We will fight for justice, for these wretched creatures are just as responsible for Mr. Huang's death as the cancer within him. We will not stop until this is over.

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Re: Great Indralan Gazette

Postby Wu Han » Thu Nov 09, 2017 6:21 am

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The Kaizhou Inquirer - February 4300
The Kaizhou Inquirer is northern Indrala's leading periodical, reporting on politics, culture and economics

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Wolfsheim Plague Expected In Indrala Within The Year: Tian'an National University
The plague which has ravaged Ostland and Dovani is predicted to appear in Indrala within the year, according to experts
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Tian'an National University Hospital, the largest hospital in Tian'an

TIAN'AN, Han — The deadly Wolfshiem Plague (also referred to as the Dovanian Plague) is expected to spread to Indrala within the year, according to medical researchers at Tian'an National University.

The disease, which has claimed 90 million lives since it first appeared in Ostland in the mid-4280s has not yet been observed in Indrala. According to experts, pre-existing travel restrictions to Hulstria and Ostland have hindered the spread of the disease to our nation. However, as the disease has spread to Kazulia, Kalopia and Istalia, medical researchers from TNU suggest that the disease could be in Indrala as early as next July.

According to Professor Li Maozhi, the situation could prove disastrous for Indrala:
Not much is known about the plague at this point. Research has been extremely limited due to the political circumstances surrounding it. However, we know that if the disease arrives in Indrala and is not properly quarantined, it could be apocalyptic. Our nation's incredibly high population density would make the transmission of the disease very quick and the numbers of potentially infected people would exponentially increase before medical professionals could even count them. Our best hope is that the international medical community can find a cure, a vaccine or at the least a proven and effective control method before the disease arrives in our country.


Last year, the government allocated an additional $12.5b toward medical and scientific funding in order to innoculate Indrala and attempt to find a cure. The research efforts have been hindered by the Government of Hulstria which invaded Ostland and has prevented any World Congress personnel from entering the country. This situation has led to a major international crisis, with security council members including Indrala, voting to prepare a military response to Hulstria's antagonism. Speaking to the Security Council, Ambassador Zhou Jiahao said:
...the Government of Indrala condemns in the strongest possible terms the Imperial Crownlands of Hulstria for their hostile actions in preventing medical aid and research into Ostland.


Protestors have gathered outside the Chancellor's residence demanding Zhang Zemin responds with a full travel ban and increased medical funding. The Chancellor has been rather mum with regard to the disease, although it is clear that they will not be able to stay that way for long.


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Sun Clan Heir Is Only Surviving Member Under 100 Years Old
The heir to the Sun Clan, one of Indrala's most notable noble families is the only member of his family under 100 years old.
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Sun Li Pavillion, one of the Sun Clan's many palatial estates

KAIZHOU, Jiaozhi — One of Indrala's most prominent and prestigious noble houses is facing a crisis as heir Sun Xulun died last year, leaving his 17-year-old son, Sun Luhan, and 108 year-old grandfather, Sun Yue, as the only surviving male members of the Sun Clan. It is reported from sources within the Sun Clan's staff that Sun Luhan is under great pressure to find a wife to continue his family line. The situation is further complicated by the Sun Clan's majority ownership in the Sun Group, one of Indrala's largest conglomerates. Should Sun Luhan not produce an heir, not only would the noble house go extinct, the Sun Group would face a succession crisis.

Despite good relations in the past with the He, Li and Tan Clans, it is reported that Sun Yue is facing great difficulty finding a potential wife for his great-grandson, as many clans see this succession crisis as a potential opportunity to consolidate their claims to the Dragon Throne. Many caizu families are also refusing marriage negotiations, for much the same reason regarding the Sun Group.

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17-year-old Sun Luhan, a Gongmangdo student, distinguished horse-archer and the young heir to the Sun Clan's fortune and prestige has been well reported in the past as reluctant to take on his role. In a post which circulated online back in 4299, Sun once joked to his classmate Park Hye-ri:
What's the point of living in such a backward, traditional way when the government doesn't even recognize nobility? I'm not interested at all in that. I'd much rather spend my time traveling, and you know... living. My great-aunt went to a nunnery to try and escape this responsibility. Could you imagine having such a futile existence that you'd rather be a nun? Ugh.

The Sun Clan threatened to sue Park, claiming that these remarks "never occurred, and are disgraceful, dishonorable lies," but the two parties supposedly settled outside of court. Nonetheless, Indralan netizens criticized the teenager for his lack of gratitude and humility as heir to one of the largest fortunes in Indrala. Others defended Sun, claiming that his disillusionment is understandable, given his father's sudden death that same year.

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Official portrait of Sun Luhan


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Opinion: "Zhang Zemin is Strangling the North" by Liu Zetien
Liu Zetien is an economic pundit and blogger from Yincheng, Jiaozhi
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Liu Zetien

Zhang Zemin and the Republicans don't care about the North. I mean, it's no secret that Chancellor Zhang is infatuated with Shu, trying desperately and rather pathetically to regain his party's traditional homeland, but Zhang doesn't seem to understand that he has to be the Chancellor for ALL Indralans.

Since the mid-4260s, Jiaozhi's economy has led Indrala in growth. This province has gone from the most impoverished province in the nation to its prosperous, second only to Han. This growth is nothing short of a miracle; the Jiaozhi Miracle.

Most of these hard-fought gains have been made in high-tech and luxury goods manufacturing. And yet, time and time again the Republicans have slapped ridiculous increases on the luxury sales tax. During Xuan Shuren's administration, the Republican government increased the luxury sales tax from 5 to 50%. Most reputable economists noted that this increase would lead to a recession in Jiaozhi, and luckily the tax change was reversed by the Lotus Party government before its effects could be totally felt. Despite this, the Republicans have again let their hatred for the north known, after Zhang Zemin increased the rate from 5 to 18% almost immediately after coming to government.

Though the Lotus Party was able to negotiate this rate down to 10%, this still represents a 100% increase in the tax rate. So long as this punitive tax rate stays in place, Jiaozhi's economy will be experiencing considerable strain. And for what? Increased subsidies to farmers in Shu? Should we in Jiaozhi really be forced to suffer so that this Republican experimentation with Metzist wealth redistribution can help out a couple illiterate farmers in the south? In what world?
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Re: Great Indralan Gazette

Postby Wu Han » Fri Nov 10, 2017 5:55 am

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Sun Luhan Spotted Hunting in Anle
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Fu Wei, Anchor: Good evening, and thank you for joining us on JBC, Indrala's number one source for news. This morning, Indrala's most popular bachelor Sun Luhan
was spotted hunting in Anle. Sun, who is the heir of the Clan Sun has rarely been spotted in Indrala, as he studies abroad at Gongmangdo University in Dankuk. Recently, the Kaizhou Inquirer reported on the fact that Sun is the last remaining male member of his family under 100 years old. This has led to much anticipation as to who he will marry. It was uncovered this week that the young noble has received marriage offers from three different noble clans within Indrala, all of which he has declined. Sun is well known for having been reluctant in the past to embrace his role as Titular Beiyi of Feihua, and Sun Group CEO, desiring a life outside of tradition and service. Sources from within the Sun Li Pavillion in Kaizhou have disclosed that Sun is known for his gloominess and pessimism, often found aimlessly strolling along the koi ponds of the palatial estate. It is unclear when he will take a bride, but the whole nation is watching. Anchor Chen?


Lotus Party Leader Slams Other Party Leaders at GLF Meeting
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Anchor Chen Gengxin: Thank you Anchor Fu. Today the Lotus Party Leader Kwan Zhiyong was at a General Labour Federation meeting in Taixi, where she discussed the recent election results which saw further reductions in the total number of Lotus Party members in the National Conference. The third-party leader could barely contain her anger with the National Awakening Party and Social Reform Party after what she declared was "a backstabbing"
Kwan Zhiyong: I had received written assurances that both the SRP and the NAP would endorse our party in the election. Then, when the election rolls around rather than two friends at my side, I had two daggers in my back! What this election has made clear is that the Lotus Party stands alone in our fight for a more progressive future! We're the only party that takes the Republican threat seriously!

Anchor Chen Gengxin: The Lotus Party has been on a losing streak since 4280, with the introduction of two other parties on the left which have often split the vote. Despite this, Kwan claimed that the Lotus Party is the only alternative to the Republican government:
Kwan Zhiyong: Only our party has proven time and time again that we will stand up against the Republicans privatization frenzy. Only our party has proven that we can govern this country so that every Indralan can walk on the flower path! And let me tell you, when the Republicans put a bill forward in the National Conference, we're there to debate it! Half of the time, the NAP isn't even there. Well, friends, if you don't show up to work, you don't deserve a promotion. Am I right? *applause*

Kwan Zhiyong did, however, win a seat in the National Conference, and is expected to shuffle her shadow cabinet after the loss of 25 seats and major retirements from party seniors like Linda Wong and General Yang Hanying.


Siji Institute Researching Efficacy of Traditional Indralan Medicine Against Wolfshiem Plague

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Anchor Chen Gengxin: As the Wolfshiem Plague ravages Dovani, researchers at the Siji Institute are partnering with medical researchers from Enshi University to test the possible effectiveness of traditional Indralan medicine against the virus behind the disease. The effectiveness of Indralan herbal medicine remains poorly researched and documented. Pharmaceutical research in the past has explored the potential for creating new drugs from traditional remedies, with few successful results. However, that doesn't dissuade Professor Donald Tsang:
Professor Donald Tsang, Siji Institute: See, many in the so-called scientific community, centered in the west, of course, have written off Indralan traditional medicine. But we have been practicing this form of medicine for over 5,500 years. Sometimes the solutions to the toughest questions in our world have been with us the whole time. If western medicine is so much better, where is their cure?

Anchor Chen Gengxin: Professor Tsang's counterpart at Enshi University, Dr. Lam remains skeptical, but hopeful:
Dr. Lam Shifeng, Enshi University: Do I think that the solution to this aggressive virus will be found in traditional Indralan medicine? I'm not so sure. But at this rate, should we really be writing anything off?

Anchor Chen Gengxin: The Siji Institute has recieved a $22.3 million shapir grant from the government to continue with their research.


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Fu Wei, Anchor: That's all for now.
Anchor Chen Gengxin: From all of us in the JBC Newsroom, we humbily thank you for tuning in this evening. Please, stay healthy.
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Re: Great Indralan Gazette

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RE-ELECTION VICTORY
Zhang Zemin re-elected for a second term as chancellor with 50.87% of the vote

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The newly constructed Republican Party Headquarters in Hazhou was dawning party colours on Thursday evening.

25 JUNE 4300
[Hazhou, Shu]: Republicans swarmed the newly constructed Republican Party Headquarters (RHQ) on Thursday evening to witness the results that would shock the nation. Zhang Zemin was elected to a second term as chancellor of Indrala while his governing Republican party managed to capture 226 seats to continue the long lasting tradition of being the largest party in the National Conference. The Republicans campaigned on a yet another platform promising privatization and "fiscal responsibility", however this time Zhang Zemin made it clear that he would seek to work across party lines as much as possible. The Republicans managed to avoid the political whirlwind on the left, consisting of the Lotus Party, SRP and NAP who all share a relatively equal number of seats and equal consequence of losing power due to principle. Questions have been raised about the political legitimacy of the left, now that there are 3 parties occupying the "progressive" side of the spectrum, leaving the Republicans as the lone party on the right. Spectators believe that eventually another right-wing party will emerge, either through evolution or sprout of a new seed. None of this is on Mr. Zhang's mind now though, as he is getting prepared to go back to work.

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Zhang Zemin took the stage to address supporters after his victory was confirmed

VICTORY
Zhang Zemin was met with a standing ovation as he took the stage at the Republican Party Headquarters. He had to wait for several minutes as the crowd cheered and applauded until finally he managed to calm them down. He took a deep breath as he pointed towards the members of his cabinet behind him, and began his victory speech. The following is an excerpt from the triumphant Zhang Zemin's speech:

Zhang Zemin: My friends, tonight we have achieved great victory. Tonight Indrala voted for Republicans!

*cheers from the crowd at Republican HQ*

First I must thank our hard working team for putting forward an agenda full of great ideas and prosperous thinking. Without our team, we would be nowhere! Second, I would like to thank my mother and my wife, Feng Jing for all her support. Third, I'd like to thank Huang Zitao for leading me down this path of optimism and courage, for I will need all the courage I can get leading this party into the new century.

"applause from the crowd at Republican HQ*

Now let me make something clear about this party. We do not hate. We do not lie. We do not deceive. We are a party for the people of this great country, and we will fight for every single Indralan. Our founder Song Yi set out great principles for this party that laid the framework for our success today, and I intend to continue with that tradition. If you are with me, say aye!

*crowd yells "AYE"*

If you are with me in the fight to revive our economy, say aye!

*crowd, yet again, says "AYE"*

And if you are with me to grow the reputation and conscience of this great country, please take a bow. For our humility is our greatest strength, and our passion is the fire that burns within our hearts even in the darkest of night. I applaud your humility and envy your passion, and I can't wait to see all the great things this country will do in the next 100 years. We will grow our economy, we will fight for families, we will support our mothers and fathers, we will innovate while respecting our past, and we will harvest the greenest crops. Don't ever let anyone tell you your dreams cannot be realized, for they are wrong. My dream came true tonight, and from the bottom of my heart, I thank you with kindness and compassion.

Thank you my friends!


MOMENTUM
The Republicans had been building on the momentum of bi-partisan co-operation in the National Conference, as well as strong support of their recent bills to privatize industry while improving social conditions within the country. Earlier in the day, the Republicans hosted a rally outside of their HQ to attract members of the public and encourage them to vote. Volunteers touted Zhang Zemin's record, as well as his party's more cooperative tone that has evolved over the past two years. Opinions of the public in central Hazhou were generally positive, with most citing the chancellor's spotless tenure and their high hopes he will repeat such an honest and strong performance. The party was polling well into the high 20's in the week preceding the election, and managed to increase that projection in their results on election night with 33.83% of the vote. The Republicans managed to do this with 3 other parties seeking the will of the people, however the task at hand may have been aided by the tumultuous state of modern progressive politics in Indrala...

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Republicans hosted a demonstration earlier in the day to rally support

CLEAR AS MUD
The Republican's recent confrontation with Bovine News sparked Zhang Zemin to denounce the historically Republican supportive news outlet. The party did lose a fair amount of seats this election, with many attributing it to vote splitting, however some Republican insiders have pointed towards the drop in the right-wing vote; specifically that of Shu. The Republicans were 3rd place in Shu, not even managing to overtake the Lotus party. This drop in support can be directly related to the strife with Bovine News, whose primary readership resides in Shu. This marginal drop in support from the party's traditional base may be a signal for turbulent times ahead, but only time will tell what the future holds.

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Re: Great Indralan Gazette

Postby Wu Han » Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:39 am

Celebrations Across Indrala As Fifth Republic Declared
Firework displays illuminate the night sky as the National Conference declares a new "Fifth Republic"
December 4300
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New flag on display at the National Conference

All across Indrala, citizens are celebrating the declaration of the Fifth Republic. Though essentially the same political framework will exist as in the Fourth Republic, legislators in the National Conference hope that by shedding the symbols of the past, the next century will be one of stability.

The declaration of the Fifth Republic was devised after deathbed conversations between Chancellor Zhang Zemin (now Grand Chancellor) and former-Chancellor Huang Zitao.

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Re: Great Indralan Gazette

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13 JULY 4301

Indralan Third Naval Fleet Dispatched to Hulstria Blockade
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Indralan Naval Missile Cruiser spotted off the coast of Min

TIAN'AN, Han -- The National Conference has now passed legislation to give the Armed Forces the mandate to participate in World Congress Military Contingent to Ostland. In a surprise display of bipartisan collaboration, the Republican government appointed General Yang Hanying, who recently stood as a candidate for the leadership of the Lotus Party, as Supreme Commander of the Indralan Contingent of the WCMCO.

The legislation also mobilizes the Third Naval Fleet to participate in the Hutori-led blockade of Hulstria. While not the most powerful fleet of the Indralan Navy, the fleet has considerable long-range firepower, with a number of guided-missile cruisers and an aircraft carrier carrying the new Xiandai I20 jet, first displayed during war games in 4290. The stealth-fighter is one of the most modern and powerful military jets in the world, which has made it the de facto crown jewel of the Indralan Armed Forces.

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Xiandai I20 stealth-fighter jet

Sun Clan Heir Sun Luhan Heads Back to Dankuk For Fall Semester
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Sun Luhan being mobbed by "fans" outside of Kaizhou International Airport

KAIZHOU, Jiaozhi -- Sun Luhan, heir to the the petty-noble Sun Clan is leaving Indrala today to return to Gongmangdo University in Dankuk to continue his studies. While he attempted to leave without any fanfare, news of his departure quickly spread on the internet and around 300 people, mostly teenagers, had gathered outside of Kaizhou International Airport to catch a glimpse at the young noble.

Ever since the death of his father, Sun Xulun, in 4299, the young Sun Luhan has captured the public's imagination. Sun, who is the only member of his family under 100 years old, is under great pressure to find a wife by his family and shareholders in the Sun-family owned conglomerate the Sun Group. However, while Sun has recieved offers from 3 other noble families within Indrala, he has refused them all.

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Sun Luhan, portrait provided by Sun Group

Sources from within the Sun Family's staff say that all the attention Sun has garnered has only pushed the young heir further into seclusion and introversion. One butler we spoke to described his day-to-day activities:
Since the Young Master has been back, he's been ever so glum. The Young Master wakes up around 6am, where he then goes horseback riding into the woods alone for around 2 hours. Then, when he gets back, he sits outside in the garden and stares into space until the sun goes down! Oh my, the Young Master! How that worries all of us! When the sun finally goes down, he retires to his bedchambers, where he takes his dinner. Sometimes he doesn't eat much at all!


We spoke to Professor Jia Zhi from Indrala University's faculty of psychology:

It's concerning, all these reports. It seems like the young man may be struggling with depression. Although it is also possible that he is simply struggling to come to terms with his lot in life. There have been plenty of reports about his lack of enthusiasm regarding his inheritance and all the responsibility that comes with it.


Former-Indralair CEO Min Ah Summoned For Questioning by Prosecutors
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Min Ah arriving at the Tian'an Central District Prosecutors' Office

TIAN'AN, Han -- Prosecutors said Friday that they would question a former chief-executive of Indrala's largest airline Indralair next week as part of its probe into allegations that he worked with the Xuan Shuren administration and Xiandai to commit insider trading and receive favourable tax conditions, in addition to sex trafficking and sexual assault allegations made against Min.

The Tian'an Central District Prosecutors' Office said that Min Ah will be interrogated as a "suspect" on Monday. Min led the airline from 4270-4287 during which the airline purchased nearly $6 billion dollars in Xiandai commercial jets, deals which were reportedly drafted directly by the Xuan Shuren's Republican administration. During his time as CEO, it has also been reported that Min trafficked prostitutes and behaved in a sexually inappropriate way to a number of his employees.

The questioning was arranged after the prosecutors raided the homes and offices of former Indralair executives on Monday.
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The Republic"s Newest Party-Liberal Democrats

Party Leader Mrs.An Zhou Speaking to the Press in Tian'an

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The Liberal Democratic Party is the newest Political Party in the Indralan Political Scene,The Party was founded in Tian'an Today by Mrs.An Zhou,Who is a Small Business Owner Based in the city.She said that her party is "all about unleashing the spirit of Indrala" and said that her party favours Reducing Government Involvement to only Healthcare,Education and Social Services and also said that her party will be vocal in fighting for Environment causes and civil liberties.When asked about the Exact Political Position of the party,She said "we are pragmatic,which means that we favour liberty in both the economic and social spheres".
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Re: Indralan Consortium of Journalists

Postby Wu Han » Wed Nov 15, 2017 5:46 am

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The Kaizhou Inquirer - November 4303
The Kaizhou Inquirer is northern Indrala's leading periodical, reporting on politics, culture and economics

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Republicans, Lotus Party Introduce Legislation to Recognize Ryeo Claim
The government is expected to pass legislation which recognizes the House of Ryeo as the rightous claiments to the throne of Dankuk amid the ongoing dynastic dispute
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Kwan Zhiyong, leader of the Lotus Party, Introducing the legislation to the National Conference

TIAN'AN, Han -- In response to the ongoing Dranian dynastic dispute, the Lotus Party and the Republicans put forward bipartisan legislation (Bill LP/R-101) to recognize the House of Ryeo as the legitimate royal bloodline of Dranian throne.

The Dranian dynastic dispute was triggered by the authoritarian administration of President Hong Seon Ki and his party, the National Conservative Party. Hong, early into his presidency, ordered the military to raid Beonyeongsalm Palace to arrest Emperor Choeson V. Following the flight of the Ryeo family, Hong proclaimed himself 'God-Emperor.' President Hong's power wained when the Federalist Party and the Democratic Progressive Party were able to gain a narrow majority in the Imperial Senate. Vanishing into thin air, it would seem, President Hong was removed as candidate for the presidency by his party and replaced by Taeyang Sang-Ah, who herself maintains a claim to the throne. It has been well reported that the Taeyang claim is rife with historical revisionism, and has been criticized on these grounds.

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Beonyeongsalm Palace in Gongmangdo, Dankuk

This legislation comes as relations between the National Conservative Party and the Republican Party government quickly deteriorated after the Dranian government attempted to negotiate a military alliance with Tian'an. The Lotus Party has been historically supportive of the House of Ryeo and the Dranian Federalist Party, with former-Chancellor Huang authorizing MSS agents to extract Ryeo family members from Dankuk and granting them refuge at the Yincheng Mountain Palace. The governing National Conservative Party claimed that Choeson had been kidnapped.

Introducing this legislation to the National Conference, Kwan Zhiyong said:
Our party was born out of the struggle of our young people against the tyrant Tony Pua, who claimed himself to be Emperor of our nation without a mandate from heaven. We in this nation know the Dranian experience so well because we have lived it. So that is why we must band together today and fight back against those who seek to propagate lies to their own people and work to hinder democracy and freedom here and around the world.

The Sun Clan, Indrala's most prominant noble family also released a statement:
One justice can overpower a hundred evils: We are pleased today to see that the people's assembly, the National Conference, has banded together to support the only legitimate claim to the Dranian throne -- that of the House of Ryeo.

The Sun Clan reportedly watched this situation closely, as the heir and only surviving member of the clan under 100 years old currently attends Gongmangdo University in Dankuk. This legislation is projected to pass unanimously in July.

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Indralan Martial Arts Expected to be Recognized as National Sport
Legislation from the Lotus Party is expected to pass which would declare two official national sports
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Title card of the WBC docuseries "Guidao Quan: Peace and Power"

TIAN'AN, Han -- The Lotus Party recently put forward legislation, which has gained all-party support, to recognize Indralan Martial Arts as the second official sport of Indrala. At present, only archery is recognized as an official sport, but come July this will change. Archery will be recognized as Indrala's official fall-winter sport, whereas Indralan martial arts will be the official spring-summer sport. This move has generated renewed interest in Indralan martial arts among the public, as well as a greater sense of honour for those who practice them. In response to the upcoming change, the state-broadcaster Wenhua Broadcasting Corporation has produced an eight-part docuseries on Guidao Quan, one of the many styles of Indralan martial arts, which is expected to air in June.

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Scenes from the WBC docuseries trailer

According to Grand Master Zhang Sanfeng of the Guidao Quan Foundation, this move has been very well received by the martial arts community:
Seeing that the government plans to finally recognize our unique and time-tested discipline brings great honour to myself, to my ancestors and to all those who developed this craft over the millenniums. Today we kowtow to the great teachers of these skills, and tomorrow we will redouble our efforts to refine them.
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