In September 2029, the People's Republic of China fractured following the sudden death of President Xi Jinping. While the PRC held together for several months after his passing, factional infighting intensified until even the one-party dictatorship collapsed. Consequently, the PRC officially splintered and was torn apart once again.

China is still alive. Or rather, it likely will be.

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"民族, 民權, 民生."

Nationalism, Democracy, Welfare. -The Three Principles of the People of the Republic of China

Republic of China:

In 1949, the Republic of China suffered the humiliation of retreating to Taipei after its defeat in the Chinese Civil War. In 1971, it faced further indignity when it lost its seat as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and withdrew from the UN. However, it remains a semiconductor powerhouse in Asia and is treated as a de facto state by many nations. For this Republic of China, the collapse of the PRC represents a massive opportunity for the recovery of the mainland.

Starting GDP: $50,252 Starting Population: Approx. 23 million GNI per capita: Approx. $51,000

Ultimate Goal: Mainland Recovery.

"为人民服务."

Serve the People. -Motto of the People's Republic of China.

People's Republic of China:

In 1949, this entity drove out the Republic of China and conquered the mainland. It became a permanent member of the UN Security Council in 1971 and was the sole legitimate government of China. However, it is also the entity whose government collapsed on January 1, 2030.

Starting GDP: Approx. $30,000 Starting Population: Approx. 9.7 million GNI per capita: Unestimatable

Ultimate Goal: Mainland Recovery.

"ᠮᠥᠩᠬᠡ ᠲᠩᠷᠢ ᠶᠢᠨ ᠬᠦᠴᠦᠳᠣᠷ᠂ ᠶᠡᠬᠡ ᠰᠤᠤ ᠵᠠᠯᠢ ᠶᠢᠨ ᠢᠭᠡᠭᠡᠳᠣᠷ᠎"

Under the power of the eternal sky, under the protection of the great power. -Unofficial motto of Mongolia.

Mongolia:

In the 1990s, Mongolia embraced liberalism and democracy as the communist bloc collapsed like dominoes. However, the Inner Mongolia region was annexed by the PRC, and the country seemed to have a difficult path ahead, sandwiched between Russia and the PRC. With the fall of the PRC, it has found room to breathe. This is a great opportunity to reclaim Inner Mongolia.

Starting GDP: Approx. $28.45 billion Starting Population: Approx. 3,705,232 GNI per capita: $17,500

Ultimate Goal: Inner Mongolia Recovery.

"Hongik Ingan."

Unofficial motto of the Republic of Korea.

Republic of Korea:

This government was established in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula after the defeat of Imperial Japan. Chronic issues such as low birth rates and an aging population continue to surface, and the exchange rate is steadily rising. While the country was crumbling due to these fundamental problems, it is now preparing for the unification of the Korean Peninsula, taking advantage of the chaos following the PRC's collapse.

Starting GDP: $2.27 trillion Starting Population: Approx. 51.18 million GNI per capita: Approx. $45,000

Ultimate Goal: Unification

"Strong and Prosperous Nation."

Motto of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea:

The DPRK grew superficially. It gained combat experience by participating in the Russia-Ukraine war that broke out in 2022 and has high expertise in drone warfare. In return, it received economic support from Russia. North Korea seemed to be in its second golden age. However, it is now experiencing massive national turmoil due to the collapse of the PRC, upon which it relied.

Starting GDP: $618 Starting Population: Approx. 26.78 million GNI: Estimated approx. 48.5 trillion KRW

Ultimate Goal: None.

Formable Nations: Republic of China (Mainland Recovery), Beiyang Government of the ROC, Mongol Federation, Mongol Empire, People's Republic of China (Mainland Recovery).