Zhonrey
People's Republic of Zhonrey 中间国家 (Zhōngréy) | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Motto: 为人民服务 | |
| Anthem: The People's March | |
| Capital and | Xīchéng |
| Official languages | Mandarin Chinese |
| Recognised national languages | English |
| Ethnic groups (2010) | 79% Rén |
| Demonym(s) | Zhonreyan |
| Government | Unitary One Party Socialist Republic |
• General Secretary of the CPZ | Ran Lie |
• Premier | Wang Enman |
• Chair of the National Committee | Bei Juokuo |
• Secretary of the People's Revolutionary Army | Shi Zhishe |
| Establishment | |
• Great Zhuoa | 1707 |
• Republic of Zhonrey | 1903 |
• People's Republic of Zhonrey | 1922 |
| Population | |
• 2021 estimate | 103,200,000 |
• 2012 census | 97,200,000 |
| Currency | Zhonrey Huobi (ZHB) |
| Time zone | GT +2 |
| Date format | yyyy-mm-dd |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +120 |
| Internet TLD | .zh |
The People's Republic of Zhonrey, commonly called Zhonrey (Mandarin: 中间国家/ Zhōngréy), is a unitary one party socialist republic in the continent of Hespia on Earth in the International Democratic Union. It is bordered by Laeral to the north-east, and by Libertas Omnium Maximus to the east/south-east, while the Chaucer Sea is to the south. Zhonrey covers TBD million square kilometres, and is composed of 12 regions, with an estimated population of 103.2 million. The national capital is Xīchéng.
History
Sun Dynasty in Zhonrey
Having managed to remain relatively free from the Gao Empire, Zhonrey voluntarily became a tributary to the Sun Dynasty in modern day Laeral. The emperor, Sun Liang, was visited by the head of the ruling Zhuoa dynasty who was granted the title of King by the Sun Emperor in return for loyalty as a tributary. The golden age of Laeral under the Sun Dynasty greatly benefited Zhonrey, with the region developing from a backwater to an industrial hub utilising Laeralian methods of textile production.
During this Laeral-led golden age Zhonrey initially benefited from the Sun Dynasty’s trade with the Europeans. The European-made beads quickly swept through the coastal regions of Zhonrey and became a sign of modernity and status. The Zhoua King at the time, seeing the Europeans as troublesome invaders, eventually banned the purchase and ownership of beads. This however was not the end of trade with Europeans as the Zhoua King was impressed by the muskets traders brought with them. Seeing them as a potentially greatly beneficial weapon of war the army was refitted with muskets where it was economically possible.
The overall ban of trade with the Europeans quickly led to animosity between Zhonrey and the Sun Dynasty. Zhonrey seized the opportunity to declare independence from the Sun Dynasty following the 1703 invasion of Laeral’s southern coast. Being free from tributary status the Zhonrey military was quickly ordered to push out all European and Sun Dynasty troops and traders from the region. In 1704 the city of Rìchūchéng was seized by the European colonialists and briefly renamed to South Felliere (note: change to make sense). The Zhoua King, angered by this aggression and invasion of a Zhonrey city, ordered a siege to retake the city. Lasting three years and only succeeding due to a surprise blockade by the Zhonrey navy, the city eventually returned to Zhonrey control and was renamed back to Rìchūchéng.
Great Zhou Era
Following the great victory against the European invaders the Zhoua King decreed that he had taken the title of Emperor of the Rén people from the Sun Dynasty and the nation would now be known as the Great Zhoua in honour of the dynasty that was victorious against the Europeans where the Sun Dynasty had failed. This new regime fell into a heavy emphasis of the Rén people, who were the plurality in the region, as the primary culture of the state. Retreating into relative isolation, the Great Zhoua is generally seen as an era of stagnation and ethnic nationalism within the region.
People's Republic of Zhonrey
Moderate Era
Following the revolution that established the People's Republic the Communist Party of Zhonrey was lead by Xiao Denpi, a moderate within the party. Under him a policy of "two steps forward, one step back" was initiated on the grounds that communism could not be achieved until the country had industrialised. A series of political reforms were enacted enshrining the Communist Party of Zhonrey as the sole legal party, with every branch of government and society being intertwined with CPZ bureaucracy.