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'''Jiang Zhongyu''' (''{{Wp|Mandarin Chinese|Xiaodongese}}'': '''江终于'''; ''{{wp|Pinyin|fuhao}}'': ''Jiāng Zhōngyǔ'') is a former [[Xiaodong|Xiaodongese]] politician currently on trial for {{wp|treason}}, {{wp|sedition}} and {{wp|corruption}}. He previously served as [[Chairperson of the State Presidium of Xiaodong|Chairperson of the State Presidium]] from 2009-2016, Second Minister and Minister of Finance from 2005-2009 and Minister of Justice from 1997-2005.
'''Jiang Zhongyu''' (''{{Wp|Mandarin Chinese|Xiaodongese}}'': '''江终于'''; ''{{wp|Pinyin|fuhao}}'': ''Jiāng Zhōngyǔ'') is a former [[Xiaodong|Xiaodongese]] politician currently on trial for {{wp|treason}}, {{wp|sedition}} and {{wp|corruption}}. He previously served as [[Chairperson of the State Presidium of Xiaodong|Chairperson of the State Presidium]] from 2005-2015 and Minister of Finance from 2000 to 2005.


Born a {{wp|princeling}} to a political dynasty, Jiang was one of the young technocrats that came to prominence during economic and political reform in the 1980's. In 1997 his close friend [[Han Guanzheng]], then [[First Minister of Xiaodong]], promoted him to the position of Minister of Justice. It was widely expected until the 2002 [[Xiaodong Regeneration Society]] plenum that Jiang would eventually succeed Han as First Minister - however in 2002 [[Yuan Xiannian]] became Vice-Regeneration Society Chairman blocking Jiang's political ambitions. In 2005 he was appointed Second Minister and Minister of Finance after Yuan became First Minister, after which he began a power struggle against Yuan that would last 12 years. In 2009 Jiang became State Chairman weakening his political influence stepping down from the role when his term expired in 2016. As State Chairman Jiang was active in opposing the policies of the Yuan government leading to conflict between the First Ministers Office and the State Chairman with Jiang vetoing more legislation than any prior State Chairman.
Born a {{wp|princeling}} to a political dynasty, Jiang was one of the young technocrats that came to prominence during economic and political reform in the 1980's. In 2000 [[Han Guanzheng]], then [[Premier of Xiaodong]], promoted him to the position of Minister of Finance as part of a push to promote younger members to high government posts alongside [[Yuan Xiannian]] and [[Xi Yao-tong]]. As Finance Minister he was marked by a strongly pro-{{wp|free market}} direction encouraging public-private partnerships, privatising state-owned enterprises and encouraging economic development. He was credited for successfully managing the 2005 Euclean financial crisis for Xiaodong, endorsing a large bailout and streamlining public expenditure.  


In 2017, as part of [[Normalisation (Xiaodong)|Normalisation]] Jiang was accused of being connected to a plot by the Righteous Harmony (Yundong) Movement that would have overthrown the Xiaodongese government, as well as colluding with foreign powers and engaging in corruption. As such Jiang was imprisoned and is currently set to face trial sometime in the summer of 2017.  
In 2005 Jiang in an alliance with Yuan and Xi were able to oust the old guard of the regime after assembling a majority of party and state institutions in their favour. Jiang was appointed State Chairman, Yuan Premier and Xi Vice-Premier with the three of them considered to be a triumvirate. Initially Jiang as the most senior of the three was considered to be the main figure but was soon eclipsed by Yuan who use familial connections to advance his own powerbase.
 
As State Chairman Jiang primarily focused on foreign policy. Considered to be more reformist then Yuan but less so then Xi Jiang distanced Xiaodong from strategic arms negotiations with [[Senria]] and instead promoted much stronger ties between ROSPO nations. Jiang did however support a strong role for Xiaodong in multilateral institutions and maintained cordial relations with [[Gaullica]] and [[Narozalica]] in his term.
 
Jiang was initially hesitant to approve [[Operation Eastern Protection]] which led to a decline in his popularity. He was seen to lose influence following the operation as Yuan and general [[Ren Shaokun]] who had led the operation stacked the government with Yuan's allies. As a result Jiang was active in opposing the policies of the Yuan government leading to conflict between the Premier's Office and the State Chairman with Jiang vetoing more legislation than any prior State Chairman. In 2015 he stepped down as State Chairman and was not appointed to a government post, instead taking up positions on several corporate boards.
 
In 2016, as part of [[Normalisation (Xiaodong)|Normalisation]] Jiang was accused of being connected to a plot by the Righteous Harmony (Yundong) Movement that would have overthrown the Xiaodongese government, as well as colluding with foreign powers and engaging in corruption. As such Jiang was imprisoned and is currently on trial for sedition and corruption.  
==Early life==
==Early life==
Jiang was born in the city of Heping the first son of Jiang Xingjian and Ma Ling in 1949. Jiang Xingjin was a veteran of the [[Senrian-Xiaodongese War]] prominent politician serving variously as Chief Minister of the Huyuan prefecture from 1934-1946, Minister of Development and Energy in the governments of [[Ma Renzhong]] and [[Chen Xuechang]] from 1946-1959 and as Minister of Defence and Military Planning from 1959-1965 in the government of [[Li Zhaozheng]]. His mother Ma Ling worked as the deputy editor for the ''East Sea Daily'', one of the propaganda outlets for the regime.  
Jiang was born in the city of Heping the first son of Jiang Xingjian and Ma Ling in 1949. Jiang Xingjin was a veteran of the [[Senrian-Xiaodongese War]] prominent politician serving variously as Chief Minister of the Huyuan prefecture from 1934-1946, Minister of Development and Energy in the governments of [[Ma Renzhong]] and [[Chen Xuechang]] from 1946-1959 and as Minister of Defence and Military Planning from 1959-1965 in the government of [[Li Zhaozheng]]. His mother Ma Ling worked as the deputy editor for the ''East Sea Daily'', one of the propaganda outlets for the regime.  
==Bureaucratic career==
==Bureaucratic career==
==Governor of East Thianchin==
==Minister of Finance==
==Ministerial career==
==State Chairman==
==State Chairman==
==Imprisonment==
==Imprisonment==
===Trial===  
===Trial===  
==Views==
==Views==
Jiang is seen as a moderate politician in Xiaodong, especially compared to former [[First Minister of Xiaodong|First Minister]] [[Yuan Xiannian]] being supportive of {{wp|economic liberalism}}, {{wp|managed democracy}} and a foreign policy focused around the [[International Forum for Developing States]]. Political scientist Hu Guxiang identified him with the {{wp|nationalism|nationalist}}, anti-[[Senria|Senrian]] and pro-market wing of the Regeneration Society.  
Jiang is seen as a conservative politician in Xiaodong being supportive of {{wp|economic liberalism}}, {{wp|managed democracy}} and a foreign policy focused around the [[International Forum for Developing States]]. Political scientist Hu Guxiang identified him with the {{wp|nationalism|nationalist}}, anti-[[Senria|Senrian]] and pro-market wing of the Regeneration Society.  
===Democracy===
===Democracy===
Jiang has supported the idea of a "''Xiaodongese approach to democracy''". According to Jiang, Xiaodongese democracy differs from {{wp|liberal democracy}} in that citizens have "''fundamental responsibilities to the state just as the state grants them fundamental rights.''" The concept of "Xiaodongese democracy" that Jiang promotes has also been promoted by former First Ministers [[Qian Xingwen]], [[Han Guanzheng]] and [[Yuan Xiannian]].  
Jiang has supported the idea of a "''Xiaodongese approach to democracy''". According to Jiang, Xiaodongese democracy differs from {{wp|liberal democracy}} in that citizens have "''fundamental responsibilities to the state just as the state grants them fundamental rights.''" The concept of "Xiaodongese democracy" that Jiang promotes has also been promoted by former First Ministers [[Qian Xingwen]], [[Han Guanzheng]] and [[Yuan Xiannian]].  


In a speech made upon becoming State Chairman in 2009, Jiang explicitly ruled out the emergence of a western style democracy in Xiaodong, rejecting {{wp|constitutionalism|constitutional}} {{wp|republicanism}}, a {{wp|presidential system}} and {{wp|separation of powers}}. Instead, Jiang proposed an {{wp|Elected dictatorship|strong government that requires the approval of the people}} and approved the idea of a form of "{{wp|democratic centralism}}" as an efficient way of conducting Xiaodongese politics.  
In a speech made upon becoming State Chairman in 2005, Jiang explicitly ruled out the emergence of a western style democracy in Xiaodong, rejecting {{wp|constitutionalism|constitutional}} {{wp|republicanism}}, a {{wp|presidential system}} and {{wp|separation of powers}}. Instead, Jiang proposed an {{wp|Elected dictatorship|strong government that requires the approval of the people}} and approved the idea of a form of "{{wp|democratic centralism}}" as an efficient way of conducting Xiaodongese politics.  
===Senrian Genocide===
===Senrian Genocide===
Unlike other prominent Xiaodongese officials Jiang has not denied the existence of the [[Senrian Genocide]] during the [[Senrian-Xiaodongese War]]. Jiang stated in 2013 that the "''actions of units in the [[Imperial Authority of Senrian Territories|Senrian territories]] could be seen to constitute a form of {{wp|ethnic cleansing}}''" and that Xiaodong "''apologises profusely to the Senrian people''" over the actions of the 1930's. However, Jiang said that there was "''no policy of genocide''" and that the massacres were the brainchild of occupation authorities rather than the central government at the time.
Unlike other prominent Xiaodongese officials Jiang has not denied the existence of the [[Senrian Genocide]] during the [[Senrian-Xiaodongese War]]. Jiang stated in 2013 that the "''actions of units in the [[Imperial Authority of Senrian Territories|Senrian territories]] could be seen to constitute a form of {{wp|ethnic cleansing}}''" and that Xiaodong "''apologises profusely to the Senrian people''" over the actions of the 1930's. However, Jiang said that there was "''no policy of genocide''" and that the massacres were the brainchild of occupation authorities rather than the central government at the time.

Revision as of 19:00, 8 January 2020

Jiāng Zhōngyǔ
江终于
Mike Pompeo and Xi Jinping (cropped2).jpg
Jiang in May 2008
Chairperson of the State Presidium of Auspicious Republic of Xiaodong
In office
21st May 2005 – 19th May 2015
Prime MinisterHan Guanzheng
Yuan Xiannian
DeputyQiao Jianxing
Lu Yangliang
Preceded byYang Zhengming
Succeeded byYuan Xiannian
ConstituencyRuqiang
Minister of Finance
In office
18nd May 2000 – 21st May 2005
Prime MinisterHan Guanzheng
Preceded byMeng Chungwu
Succeeded byYu Dexiong
Personal details
Born (1952-12-27) December 27, 1952 (age 71)
Flag of Xiaodong.png Baiqiao, Huayuan Prefecture, Xiaodong
NationalityFlag of Xiaodong.png Xiaodongese
Political partyFile:孝共和黨.pngXiaodong Regeneration Society
SpousePeng Xuehong
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Rongzhuo
OccupationPolitician
Economist

Jiang Zhongyu (Xiaodongese: 江终于; fuhao: Jiāng Zhōngyǔ) is a former Xiaodongese politician currently on trial for treason, sedition and corruption. He previously served as Chairperson of the State Presidium from 2005-2015 and Minister of Finance from 2000 to 2005.

Born a princeling to a political dynasty, Jiang was one of the young technocrats that came to prominence during economic and political reform in the 1980's. In 2000 Han Guanzheng, then Premier of Xiaodong, promoted him to the position of Minister of Finance as part of a push to promote younger members to high government posts alongside Yuan Xiannian and Xi Yao-tong. As Finance Minister he was marked by a strongly pro-free market direction encouraging public-private partnerships, privatising state-owned enterprises and encouraging economic development. He was credited for successfully managing the 2005 Euclean financial crisis for Xiaodong, endorsing a large bailout and streamlining public expenditure.

In 2005 Jiang in an alliance with Yuan and Xi were able to oust the old guard of the regime after assembling a majority of party and state institutions in their favour. Jiang was appointed State Chairman, Yuan Premier and Xi Vice-Premier with the three of them considered to be a triumvirate. Initially Jiang as the most senior of the three was considered to be the main figure but was soon eclipsed by Yuan who use familial connections to advance his own powerbase.

As State Chairman Jiang primarily focused on foreign policy. Considered to be more reformist then Yuan but less so then Xi Jiang distanced Xiaodong from strategic arms negotiations with Senria and instead promoted much stronger ties between ROSPO nations. Jiang did however support a strong role for Xiaodong in multilateral institutions and maintained cordial relations with Gaullica and Narozalica in his term.

Jiang was initially hesitant to approve Operation Eastern Protection which led to a decline in his popularity. He was seen to lose influence following the operation as Yuan and general Ren Shaokun who had led the operation stacked the government with Yuan's allies. As a result Jiang was active in opposing the policies of the Yuan government leading to conflict between the Premier's Office and the State Chairman with Jiang vetoing more legislation than any prior State Chairman. In 2015 he stepped down as State Chairman and was not appointed to a government post, instead taking up positions on several corporate boards.

In 2016, as part of Normalisation Jiang was accused of being connected to a plot by the Righteous Harmony (Yundong) Movement that would have overthrown the Xiaodongese government, as well as colluding with foreign powers and engaging in corruption. As such Jiang was imprisoned and is currently on trial for sedition and corruption.

Early life

Jiang was born in the city of Heping the first son of Jiang Xingjian and Ma Ling in 1949. Jiang Xingjin was a veteran of the Senrian-Xiaodongese War prominent politician serving variously as Chief Minister of the Huyuan prefecture from 1934-1946, Minister of Development and Energy in the governments of Ma Renzhong and Chen Xuechang from 1946-1959 and as Minister of Defence and Military Planning from 1959-1965 in the government of Li Zhaozheng. His mother Ma Ling worked as the deputy editor for the East Sea Daily, one of the propaganda outlets for the regime.

Bureaucratic career

Minister of Finance

State Chairman

Imprisonment

Trial

Views

Jiang is seen as a conservative politician in Xiaodong being supportive of economic liberalism, managed democracy and a foreign policy focused around the International Forum for Developing States. Political scientist Hu Guxiang identified him with the nationalist, anti-Senrian and pro-market wing of the Regeneration Society.

Democracy

Jiang has supported the idea of a "Xiaodongese approach to democracy". According to Jiang, Xiaodongese democracy differs from liberal democracy in that citizens have "fundamental responsibilities to the state just as the state grants them fundamental rights." The concept of "Xiaodongese democracy" that Jiang promotes has also been promoted by former First Ministers Qian Xingwen, Han Guanzheng and Yuan Xiannian.

In a speech made upon becoming State Chairman in 2005, Jiang explicitly ruled out the emergence of a western style democracy in Xiaodong, rejecting constitutional republicanism, a presidential system and separation of powers. Instead, Jiang proposed an strong government that requires the approval of the people and approved the idea of a form of "democratic centralism" as an efficient way of conducting Xiaodongese politics.

Senrian Genocide

Unlike other prominent Xiaodongese officials Jiang has not denied the existence of the Senrian Genocide during the Senrian-Xiaodongese War. Jiang stated in 2013 that the "actions of units in the Senrian territories could be seen to constitute a form of ethnic cleansing" and that Xiaodong "apologises profusely to the Senrian people" over the actions of the 1930's. However, Jiang said that there was "no policy of genocide" and that the massacres were the brainchild of occupation authorities rather than the central government at the time.

Personal life