Wàhngjāu

Republic of Wahngjau 宏周 共和国 Wàhngjāu Guhngwòhgwok
Capital	Tīnyèuhng
Official languages	Jāu
Recognised national languages	Song Qyredine
Ethnic groups (2018)	78% Jau 18% Song 9% Qyredine 1% Asuran
Demonym(s)	Jāu Yèhn/Yen
Government	Unitary Parliamentary Republic
Independent
• Formation	1644
• Constitutional ratification	1646
• Martial Period	1929
• Republican reformation	1968
• Republican transition	1969
• Water (%)	3.2%
Population
• 2018 estimate	112,455,092
• 2017 census	107,345,000
• Density	85/km2 (220.1/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2018 estimate
• Per capita	$13,500
Gini (2018)	45 medium
HDI (2017)	0.79 high
Time zone	UTC-5 (Yidao Central Time)
• Summer (DST)	YST-5
Date format	dd.mm.yyyy
Driving side	left
Calling code	136
Internet TLD	.wcd

Wàhngjāu, officially known as the Republic of Wàhngjāu (Jau: 宏周 共和国 Wàhngjāu Guhngwòhgwok) is a Unitary Parliamentary Flawed-Democratic Republic in Southern Yidao, located on the planet Aeia. It shares a border to the east with Qyred. Its capital, Tīnyèuhng, is found on the the southern coast of the country and is home to the Hùhngyúkgūng (Jau: 紅玉宮), seat of power of the National Diet.

Wàhngjāu takes up an area of X square kilometers, much of which acts as fertile plains around the Hāksā River (Jau: 黑沙河), with rugged hills forming in the far north, coalescing around the northwest. It has a population of about 107 million. Most of the nations population is situated in the southern and lowland areas, with most large metropolises located on the coast or the major rivers, and rural agricultural communities in the northern provinces, though several major cities can be spotted in the Northern regions of the nation. The land is recognized for its relatively uniform climate, growing colder the further north one goes. Geography is based around the Hāksā, with the various macro-regions in the country forming into an array of deep river valleys and broad basins as its core, and high plateaus and light rolling plains in the north.

The Republic is divided up into 18 Provinces of varying autonomy, which are further divided into a multitude of local Wards. The nation operates under a meritocracy and representative democracy through a single transferable vote. Executive power is held jointly in the form of the Heads of State and Government, or the Chief Minister (Jau: 首席部長 Sáujihk Bouhchèuhng) and First Minister (Jau: 第一部長 Daih Yāt Bouhchèuhng) respectively. Legislative power is in the form of a Unicameral political legislature, the National Diet, while Judicial power is held outside of the civil government in duality between the Judicial Chamber and Tribunal, each handling varying civil, political, economic, international, and military proceedings.

The countries history originates with the first migrations of Yen people into the Hāksā river basin in the year T, proceeding through a series of four distinct cultural periods: Dynastic, Imperial, Industrial, and Republican. The country would, for most of its history, operate through a series of unifications and fragmentations under and against various monarchic dynasties, spreading a common cultural and social identity throughout much of Eastern Catai. The dynastic cycle would break, however, after the first National Diet seized power from the D in 1824, building off of a previous cultural shift following the collapse of the Maengtau Empire which cemented a distinctly "Jāu" culture separate from the overarching Yen identity. This separation would be itself a product of a wide-reaching religious split perpetuated by the rise of Cotrism and its enforcement on the traditionally R1 people of the Yen heartland.

The establishing of a new republican government would precede a massive series of political and social reform, as well as a push for more rapid industrialization. The new state, however, would be wrought with political instability and historic divisions in state ideology. These divisions and a fear of mounting pressure in the region would lead to a Coup in 1929 headed by the Internal Defense Bureau (Jau: 内部防御署 Noihbouh Fòhngyuh Chyúh), an state intelligence agency predating the republic.

The IDB would officially form a new military government in 1931 under management of the Committee for National Defense,(Jau: 國防委 Gwokfòhngwái), restoring a significant amount of power to the traditionalist state bureaucracy and pushing forward on early Republican industrialization efforts. The Republican government would be officially restored in 1968, with power being completely handed over a year later under a new government organized around Chief Minister Héui Gihnwàhng. This new government would be beset however, by a political tug-of-war between the new Civil and traditional Appointed halves, and further attempts at democratization would be slow-going. Further reforms likewise find difficulty even within the civilian government, with a wide political preference toward unitarian styles of governance and further centralization.

History

Main article: History of Wàhngjāu and Timeline of Jāu History

Prehistory

Main article: Yue Prehistory

Early Kingdoms Period

Main article: Yue Dynasties
Further Information: Hāksā Civilizations

According to the traditional Jāu mythos, Yen culture began with the D1 Dynasty, emerging around T. However, modern archeological evidence pushes this evaluation back by almost a thousand years, with multiple, agricultural bronze-age civilizations existing and propagating within the Hāksā River Basin, a period referred to know as the Early Kingdoms Period. Evidence suggests these cultures these cultures took part in extensive trade and political networks, with bronze D1 pots being discovered as far north as L1, X Kilometers south of Goulong, as well as long copper tubes carved with Yen proto-writing which, after linguistic analysis, point to a form of early, inter-monarchic Bridewealth.

It's currently unknown as to what set of circumstances allowed for the rise of the D1 Dynasty, although there are certain theories. Firstly, confirmed tools from the period point to a noticeable disparity in productive capabilities between different Hāksā cultures. Likewise, the study of bodies and middens from four cultures in particular, the S4, S3, S2, and S1, the believed predecessors to the D1 dynasty, show a significantly higher standard of living between them, mainly in terms of diet and nutrition, in comparison to other confirmed cultures in the region. With that in mind it's believed that the early kings of the pre-dynastic D1 were able to conquer their two riverine northern neighbors, the S3 and S4, and from their expanded outward over the Hāksā basin, simply out-producing their competition in terms of foodstuffs and tool construction. Another theory is that the D1 married their way into power, conjoining their territories with other cultural powers, overpowering the cultures of their neighbors through a process called "Yenicization".

Early Dynastic Period

As mentioned, what is considered formal early Yen culture, without reference toward its predecessors, begins under the D1 Dynasty in T. Discerning proper historical record for the D1 has been difficult however there are certain things that are understood. To start, the D1 were both politically and socially oriented around the Hāksā River Delta which would remain a center for Yen, and later Jāu, society for millenia. It is likewise speculated, that the early D1 Dynasty operated under the imperial doctrine of the Universal Enlightened Monarch (Jau: 萬能開明皇帝 Maahnnàhng Hōimìhng Wòhngdai), which would be shared with every following Dynasty until the arrival of the Maengtau in T.

The D1 would be replaced by the D2 roughly around the T, being the first documentedly confirmed Dynasty. Traditional records from the R1 and R2 put them as ruling from T to T, which is debated heavily by scholars and archoelogical evidence pointing more so toward T to T. The D2 have by far the largest discovered caches of archeological evidence of any ancient Yen dynasty, with several stone tombs in L2, believed to be one of the capitols of the D2, having thousands of jade, bronze, clay, and gold objects and tools.

The D2 Dynasty would be replaced by the D3 Dynasty approximately around the year T. The D3 Dynasty would be the longest lasting in early Yen history, as well as the first to feature widespread administrative use of the early Yen Script beyond simpler proto-writing. The exact nature of the D3 Dynasty is heavily debated by modern scholars, with the general consensus dividing the period into three sub-dynasties, each bearing the title of D3. Over the beginning of their reign, the rule of the Southern D3 would extend as far as L3 in modern L4 Province before a familial coup saw the rise of the D3a, followed two centuries thereafter by the Northern D3, who was able to claim Dynastic succession through its control of much of the Southern D3's territory. The Northern Dynasty would, however, be plagued with local instability repeatedly throughout its reign, and would actively compete with smaller Yen states for domination of the territory before its collapse in T.

Late Imperial Period

Main article: Post-Colonial Wàhngjāu and Yue Industrialization

Geography

Main article: Geography of Wàhngjāu

Politics

Main article: Politics of Wàhngjāu

Three Houses of State

The modern state of Wàhngjāu has been influenced heavily by the R1 Revival Movement, basing much of its political philosophy around the R2 SCH1, also known as the Three Houses of State (Jāu: 三房子哲学 Sāam Fòhngjí Jithohk). SCH1 philosophy would be both supported and enforced after the fall of the Maengtau in T by the D government and organizes the roles of government into three houses or departments: The Administrative (Jāu: 行政部门 Hàhngjing Bouhmùhn), sometimes referred to as the House of Order (Jāu: 订购部门 Dehngkau Bouhmùhn), which meant to organize the bureaucracy and manage public works; Social (Jāu: 社會部门 Séhwúi Bouhmùhn), which worked to regulate social and economic affairs; and Environmental (Jāu: 環境部门 Wàahngíng Bouhmùhn), which regulated agriculture and environmental management. Each house was likewise organized into a series of smaller Bureaus (Jāu: 署 Chyúh) that were used to implement policy. Each was likewise subject to the Imperial Court, now the Civil Government, philosophically considered the "second-floor" of the Administrative House.

Historically, each house was meant as an extension to the Yèhn Emperor, providing stability by managing social and physical life; In modern times they manifest in the form of the general state bureaucracy, as well as forming the basis of Jāu political thought, benefiting both from religious and state support. Upon the establishment of the First Republic, much of the legislative power of the three houses were relegated to the civil legislature.

Civil Government

The Civil Government is defined as the three branches of State implemented through "civil discourse", that being election or implemented from an elected body. This differs from the Appointed Government, implemented through appointment via a series of state examinations and interviews. The civil government operates under a representative democracy through a single transferable vote. The powers of the state are divided between the legislative branch, a unicameral legislature, and the executive, itself divided into a separate head of state and government. The Judicial branch of state, divided into a dual judiciary, isn't apart of the civil government, instead being implemented through the appointed government.

Wàhngjāu has been on a slow course of democratization after the dissolution of the Committee for National Defense, a military executive-legislature in power since before the Second Great War. Since then, a growing rift in practical ideology between the Civil and Appointed governments has lagged discourse on liberalization. The Appointed Government, that being the central bureaucracy located in Tīnyèuhng, continues to exert considerable political control, particularly in regard to the ability to propose legislation and the appointment of the judicial branch. This is then countered by the National Diet, the civilian legislature, which continues to push for more power from the appointed bodies of state.

Executive Branch

Executive power exists in the form of the Executive Cabinet of State, with power held jointly in the form of the Heads of State and Government, or, the Chief Minister (Jau: 首席部長 Sáujihk Bouhchèuhng) and First Minister (Jau: 第一部長 Daihyāt Bouhchèuhng) respectively.The Executive Cabinet is likewise filled with minor Ministers, such as the Minister of Interior, Exterior, or Education. The Chief minister is elected by the population while the First is appointed by the National Diet, alongside all Lower ministers thereunder; The First and Lower Minister serves 4 years, with the Chief serving 8. A Chief Minister may serve only a single term, while the others may serve a maximum of three.

Legislative Branch

Legislative power is in the form of a Unicameral political legislature known as the National Diet, which acts as the supreme legislative body of the country; it likewise operates as the sole legislative body for the various Circuits as well as appoints Local Ministers (Jau: 当地部長 Dōngdeih Bouhchèuhng), who serve as the executives for Provinces. The Diet meets once every two months, first establishing a discussion plan, with the meeting ending after everything planned has been discussed; meetings have been known to last upwards of two weeks in some instances. The body is divided between elected representatives, representing the general population, and appointed representatives, sent up from the houses of the bureaucracy. Civil Representatives serve two year terms with a maximum of four terms, filling a total of 789 civil seats whereas their appointed representatives serve a single two year term, filling the remaining 245 seats in the body, adding to a total of 1,034 seats making it one of the largest legislative bodies on the planet. Day-to-day legislative proceedings occur through the National Court, a sub-legislature that meets consistently and is made up exclusively of the 789 civil representatives.

Judicial System

Main article: Judicial System of Wàhngjāu

The Judicial branch of state is officially apart of the Appointed Government, implemented by the Bureau of Judicial Review under the Administrative House. Authority is held in duality between the Judicial Chamber and Tribunal, each handling varying forms of proceedings. The Judicial Chamber focuses primarily on civil and economic proceedings at various levels of state, whereas the Tribunal manages state proceedings, for example corruption inquiries into bureaucrats, politicians, or members of the military.

Administrative Divisions

Main article: Administrative Divisions of Wàhngjāu
See also: Wàhngjāu Administrative Hierarchy

Wàhngjāu is a Unitary democracy, with most legislative and authoritative power resting in the hands of the central government. At the same time, the Republic is divided up into 18 Provinces (Jau: 省 Sáang) of varying autonomy in order to manage local affairs. Provinces are further subdivided into a multitude of local Wards (Jau: 区 Kēui). At the same time there exists Nationally-Administered Circuits (Jau: 国家主管道 Gwokgā Jyúgún Louh), a series of regions directly governed by the National Diet and subject exclusively to federal law.

Local Government

Local powers derive their authority directly from the central government; Provinces and Wards are both officiated through specialized Local Ministers appointed by the National Diet, who manage their territories collectively as a Cabinet. Ministers head local ministries, whose members are implemented by a state exam and interview with State Officials from the central government. Power and authority is devolved substantially between each Minister, and while local cabinets are unable to pass their own laws, they do have the ability to make legal propositions to the central government, and to directly influence local government initiatives.

The Decision-Making Process at this level occurs through a process called Survey and Demand (Jau: 测量和要求 Chāakleuhng wòh Yiukàuh). Local officials conduct regular surveys of their Province or Ward collecting statistics and information on everything from literacy rates to pollution levels and infrastructural standards. Demand on the other hand, is a form of popular participation. Local Cabinets are required to maintain substantial levels of public transparency, granting a set period of time for public notice and comment on any action set forward. The Populace likewise has the ability to levy free comments at any time, which local governments are required to read and consider.

Officials within the local government compile surveyed information or public comments and present it to the Cabinet for deliberation. Under this system, the local citizenry are encouraged to report problems and public concerns, and public surveying provides local government with grassroots information on the state of their areas of jurisdiction, allowing for an active and dynamic complex of "reactive government," a government able to readily respond to local issues and manage steady improvement in all fields.

The Survey and Demand system is pointed to first and foremost by the Republican Government as a direct counter to public or international displeasure at a lack of local democracy. It is claimed that as this system more readily incorporates the day-to-day whims of the populace with meritocratic leadership, it is both more democratic than elected government, and more efficient.

International Relations

Main article: Foreign Relations of Wàhngjāu

The Republic's Foreign Policy is set by the Executive Cabinet, and while it managed jointly by the Chief and Exterior Ministers, they must seek approval from the rest of the Cabinet in order to establish formal objectives. Foreign policy is from there heavily influenced by the public, existing civil groups, as well as the appointed government.

Wàhngjāu's Foreign Policy sets its roots back to the Dynastic Period, having been influenced tremendously by the Second Great War. Since the collapse of the Maengtau, the various states of the Jāu have taken on progressively more aggressive anti-Cotri stances, and this is shared by the modern Republic. Jāu foreign policy, particularly after the rise of the Cotri State of Truth in the 1980's, has taken a hardline home-defense policy, fortifying its eastern border with Qyred and putting increasing political pressure on the Qyredine Government to resume bombing of the SoT's territory. This is paired, however awkwardly, with poor relations with the Qyredine State stemming from either countries religious and foreign stances.

Throughout the last half-century country the country has seen an extensive rise in its industrial and economic capability. This has been paired with the stance of anti-imperialism beginning with the D and First Jāu Republic, wherein industrialization came as a defense against foreign control, and as such, the modern Republic has sought to maintain its own economic security and industrial growth through the expansion of its own economic sphere of influence and international security. In order to accomplish this, foreign policy has worked actively toward building stronger ties and institutions with other states in Savai, East and Central Catai, and Majula through economic investment, the exporting of Jāu businesses, and the building of diplomatic ties. Such investments fall in line with the historic diplomacy of the Yen, building strong loyalty and foreign ties through reciprocal economic relations.

Economics

Main article: Economy of Wàhngjāu

Public Industry

The country's economy is organized heavily around a strong, central Bureaucracy offering protections for an enfranchised Jāu Mittelstand, with varying levels of state involvement in economic affairs depending on the industry.

Private Industry

Industry and Construction account for roughly 49.3% of the total Jāu GDP in 2019 whereas agriculture and mining accounted for 13.4%. The country has sought to continuously diversify its productive capacity since the 1980's, further integrating itself economically with its neighbors.

Major industries include mining and ore processing; machinery and armaments; textiles and apparel; cement, industrial chemicals, and fertilizers; transportation equipment including rail cars and locomotives, ships, and aircraft; as well as consumer products and food processing. In 2017 the Industrial Development Bureau of the Social House in Tīnyèuhng announced the Starshot Initiative which saw massive government investment into the telecommunications and information technology industry.

Agriculture is highly productive, and Wàhngjāu is able to cover up to 85% of its nutritional needs with domestic production. Wàhngjāu's principal agricultural product is rice, alongside the maize, soybeans, potatoes, tea, millet, barley, oilseed, pork, and fish. Major non-food crops, include tobacco, cotton and other fibers. Agricultural exports, such as vegetables and fruits, fish and shellfish, grain and meat products, are exported primarily toward Catai, Sifhar, Savai and Asura.

Companies & Organizations

See also: Wàhngjāu State Corporations and Major Industries of Wàhngjāu