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The year of the rat is upon us.
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From the tiniest Village of Shen and Lareal to the great Metropolises of the Allied cities, people all over the world are watching the sky be illuminated as we enter The Year of the Rat.

Fireworks over the Celestial Palace Complex

In a year marked by turbulent Economic Times and Nations coming to the brink of War, the citizens of the Empire have taken this day to relax and reflect. The skies above the Imperial City glowed with brilliant displays of Shining Stark's well into the early hours of the morning. All over the world cities were treated to brilliant displays of fireworks, hosted by Lareal and Shen.

Empress Wu Zhao gave her first New Year's address to the Empire. A tradition started by her mother the new sovereign of Shen, ask for the people to keep those fighting in Vulkar in there thoughts and prayers, as well as employing people to take the time to celebrate the fantastic year the Empire enjoyed.

The Commerce Department released its 2019 report indicating that the GDP grew 7.7% this year. Slumping below the 8.4% market projections made this time last year the unforeseen consequences of the trade War between Zamastan and Xiomera and the increased tensions across the world has caused a reduction in investor confidence as well as available capital.

The Commerce Department announced a planned tax credit to incentivize further growth this year.

Also in Tradition that stretch back over a millennium, ambassador Lin Yingjie, of Laeral, join the empress for a meal, as has every Lareal Ambassador, since the two dragons started to exchange officials to each other's courts.

Likewise, presidents, Liu Mei-Han reciprocated the tradition hosting the Imperial Ambassador for a meal.

as the new year starts we see the world United in common cause in Vulkar, growing together prosperously in the Allied cities, and forging New Economic and political bonds.

with this Spirit of cooperation we go into the year of the rat. May we all be blessed with luck.