Xinglao

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Xinglao, is a country in east Tanglao. It is the most populous country on the continent and third most populous in the world behind Varanasia and Kathmantu sitting at almost 785 million. Projections for the future, however, show Xinglao surpassing both countries in the next 50 years due to their aging crisis.

Xinglao is divided into 11 provinces and contains _ of the biggest cities in the world.

History

Golden Age of Xinglao (1105-1365)

Xinglao was divided into three states, Nanqing, Bamzhou, and Ziyang. The society was focused on harmony and the fundamental goodness of humanity. They were a close community believing humans were teachable, improvable and perfectible through personal and communal endeavor, especially self-cultivation and self-creation.

They believed in submission to authority only if its moral and governance by those who earned it.

During the Golden Age of Xinglao, they were a vast trade hub and throughout the 200 years of this period, the government began to overtax its peasants, the government became corrupt and inherent cultural divide grew between the three states. As the trade boom continued, they increased rice production which led to population boom and in-turn more trade and more division.

In 1130, Huangul's Jungwei Kingdom, which was closely algined with Xinglao grew in power within Huangul, creating a rift between the two states.

In 1154, Huangul's Onari government was installed and was closely aligned with Xinglao's ideals. This ended in 1171 with the Sonaka government, which rebelled against Xinglao influence and Huangul became more self-sustaining instead of reliance on trade and government intervention.

The Golden Age of Xinglao ended in 1365 with the Utana invasion of Nanqing, which was promptly put down.

Dark Age of Xinglao (1365-1531)

As the Xinglao's governmental rule overshadowed poor conditions and the economic boom began to slow, Huangul and Utana began to flourish.

Xinglao was stuck in an anti-modernization mindset.

Third Utana Invasion of Xinglao (1438-1445)

The Third Utana invasion of Xinglao began in Nanqing but a second invasion was launched against the northern regions of Ziyang. Utana spread its resources thin while they also fought for control over the Huangul state of Khari.

Xinglao Annexation of Utana (1481)

Xinglao launched an invasion of Utana in 1481, annexing the region as a trade hub and renames the region, Utanbar.

War of Qinlue (1498-1506)

Xinglao's annexation of Utana and use as a trade hub does nothing for its internal conditions and rising civil strife. Its relations with Huangul were degraded and the conflict erupted into war. Huangul pillaged Xinglao driving the nation into further darkness.

Utanbar Conquers Khari (1499)

Under the control of Xinglao, Utana (Utanbar) invades Khari once again and gains control over the state.

Empire of Xinglao (1531-1724)

War of Redemption (1531-1533)

Xinglao attempts to regain its status and invaded Huangul in 1531. Internal conflict in Huangul prolonged the war, but state unification by Kim Yuk eventually ousted Xinglao's occupation.

Huangul Invasion of Xinglao

Huangul, unified under Kim Yuk, invaded Xinglao but failed to occupy.

Alliance with Gowcester (1711)

Xinglao entered into an alliance with Gowcester, bringing the Empire to be stronger and more unified.

Alcohol Ban (1713)

The Emperor of Xinglao banned alcohol in 1713 believing it to be a dark curse on its people. Gowcester was revealed to be smuggling alcohol into Xinglao in 1716 causing a major rift in the alliance.

1st Xinglao-Gowcester Alcohol War (1718-1723)

The Emporer of Xinglao discovered Gowcester's illegal acts and a war erupts, attempting to oust Gowcester from its nation and remove their influence. The war ends in stalemate.

Huangul Invasion of Xinglao (1723-1724)

Weakened by the 1st Alcohol War, Huangul takes advantage of Xinglao's state and invades. During the conflict, Xinglao loses its grip over trade territory of Utanbar.

Cesterton Enclave of Xinglao (1724-1854)

Gowcester officials within Xinglao assisted Xinglao generals in war planning and eventually take control of the Xinglao military to respond to the Huangul invasion. Through the military, they take full control of the Xinglao government and expel Huangul. The Empire of Xinglao remains intact as a figurehead government with no authority.

Silent Rebellion (1801-1808)

"Silent workers" such as shipyard and railway workers launched an anti-foreign and anti-imperialist revolt against the Imperial government that had become dormant against the influence of Gowcester, which was effectively ruling the country at the time. The rebellion was put down after seven years.

2nd Xinglao-Gowcester Alcohol War (1854-1860)

The new Emperor of Xinglao launches a war against Gowcester. They aligned with Utanbar to fully expel their influence.

Second Empire of Xinglao (1854-1902)

Tanglao League (1860)

Newly unified Xinglao established the Tanglao League with Huangul and Utanbar, hoping continental unity will warn off foreign influence that attempted to overthrow their governments.

Tanglao Migamoralist Wave (1868-1890)

Migamoralism took hold in Huangul and spread across the continent. Xinglao's influence in Utanbar significantly diminished due to their political revolution.

In 1872, Huangul opened the Tanglao League to foreign investment and Xinglao's loss of influence over Utanbar in 1870 leads to the toppling of their loose control over the League.

June Democratic Struggle (1901-1902)

The wave of Migamoralism led to the June Democratic Struggle in all three states of Tanglao, demanding democracy to overthrow authoritarian rule.

Xinglao Republic (1902-1930)

The June Democratic Struggle overthrows the Empire.

Rise of the United Laophung Republic (1917-1930)

The Republic of Xinglao maintained cultural values with democratic ideals from Migamoralism without implementing most of the Migamoralist fundamentals.

Lin Xiong was the fundamental Migamoralist revolutionary that led the rebellion against the Xinglao Republic government. As a 21 year old, his leadership ability was unprecedented and led to his rise to lead the United Laophung Republic for the entirety of its existence.

The United Laophung Republic was established as an attempt to overthrow the Xinglao Republic and fully adopt Migamoralism. The ULR aligned closely with Utanbar and the Chaokoong state in Huangul.

From 1917-1919 the ULR rivaled the Republic of Xinglao, gaining international recognition. Many foreign nations either viewed ULR as the official government of Xinglao or an autonomous governing authority within Xinglao. They rivaled with Huangul.

In 1921, the ULR invaded Chaokoong and failed, this act officially launched the civil war in Xinglao.

Xinglao Civil War (1921-1930)

The Republic of Xinglao and United Laophung Republic fight for control over Xinglao. Huangul ally with Xinglao, and in 1923, Huangul occupied the ULR slowing the Xinglao Republic's fight against ULR. In 1930, the ULR, now with a majority of public support in Xinglao, pushed out Huangul and carries out a successful coup de etat against the weak Xinglao Republic.

United Laophung Republic (1930-1955)

Lin Xiong's main goal with the ULR was to push Xinglao into an industrial world power, but over the 40 year reign of the ULR struggled to be successful.

National Federated Republic of Xinglao (1933)

The National Federated Republic of Xinglao is formed as a government in exile, led by the nationalist leader Chen Duan. Duan's movement was met with extreme persecution by the ULR.

Beitei Corporation (1936)

ULR entered into agreement with PetroGow to form the oil company, Beitei Corporation; reuniting the two states after its bloody history the 19th century.

The Red Decade (1943-1953)

The Red Decade was a period of genocide in Xinglao committed by the radical Xiongists against Chen Duan's nationalists.

Government

The government is very strict but very transparent. Elections are free, very little corruption as of the 1990s in Xinglao. The press is restricted and the education system is highly monitored to ensure social order is maintained and no "inappropriate topics or agenda" are instilled. This stems of the Xinglao culture of modesty, the public accept their regulations because it keeps them orderly, there is clarity and peace.

Culture

The modern culture of Xinglao began developing in the 1970s once the nationalists toppled the Xiongist government. Xingaloan citizens experience high levels of economic freedom but live in adherence to strict rules about their way of life. There is strict law and order in the country as a way to protect the luxuries they enjoy.

Topics regarding gender, sexuality, and same-sex marriage are prohibited in a public forum (televised program, radio show, live event). These topics and debates are encouraged to be held privately where the audience is more or less seeking to engage as opposed to viewing/listening passively.