Moon Cake Revolution
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The Moon Cake Revolution (Minjianese: 月饼革命) refers to a period of protests that occurred in the autonomous republic of Minjian in southwestern Namor in the autumn of NMR 2338.
The protests followed the election and accession to power of Minjianese President Jin Ming-Neng, which was indirect and widely perceived as opaque. During his years in office, Jin delayed plans to reform the regional constitution in spite of his promises to reform. In NMR 2338, Jin introduced a constitutional reform package that proposed term limits for the President of Minjian and expanded the right to elect the President to all government employees. Opposition groups criticized the package as inadequate and encouraged public protests to pressure the government to implement comprehensive reforms.
Protests began around the Mid-Autumn Festival, with organizers distributing moon cakes to demonstrators, hence the name of the protests. The Moon Cake Revolution generated nationwide attention and support; many viewed it as an effort to bring Minjian to the trend of liberal democratization. While the central government in Namo remained neutral throughout the protests, it did encourage the Minjianese government to "do the right thing" and negotiate a satisfying settlement with protesters.