Taiwan (1983: Doomsday)

Theis a nation in East Asia, the successor state to the pre-Doomsday Republic of China

History
On Doomsday, the People's Republic of China-fearing that the rival Republic of China based in Taiwan would claim their territory after Doomsday-launched a single nuclear missile at the city of Taipei. The ruling Kuomintang was annihilated by the strike. However, the rest of the island escaped unscathed, giving Taiwan a legitimate chance of recovery. Pro-democracy forces-who had been agitating for change prior to Doomsday-took matters into their own hands. In September of 1984, a new government was formed in the city of T'aian. The Chinese Republic of Taiwan was proclaimed, the "Chinese" part indicating its status as the successor of the old ROC, and the "Taiwan" part emphasizing the island's new role as the center of the Chinese people.

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Government
Taiwan is a democratic republic governed by a semi-presidential system. Elections are considered fair and legitimate, though any parties following Communist ideology are banned due to the legacy of Doomsday.

Economy
The Taiwanese economy is similar to OTL, very strong and based on small, adaptable companies.

International Relations
The Taiwanese government maintains a policy of neutrality in international affairs. It has stayed out of the League of Nations, claiming the organization is simply being used to advance the ANZC's foreign policy agendas, and has critized the growing competition between the ANZC and the South American Confederation.