Manchuria (21st Century Crisis)

The Republic of Manchuria (Manchu: Гурун Манжуур, Chinese: 滿洲共和國, Russian: Республика Маньчжурия) is a country in Northeast Asia.

Manchuria has a rich history, coming under the rule of Turkic, Mongol, Russian, Japanese and Chinese empires and Soviet rule. The indigenous group, the Manchus, ruled China via their own dynasty, the Qing Dynasty, as China's last ruling imperial dynasty. In its modern-day, Manchu, Chinese and Russian cultures and influences stand out and predominate the country. As a result, the country is known for its vast array of historical sites and monuments, and is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It is also known for is natural beauties as well as lush gardens.

Manchuria is one of Asia's economically strongest countries, and as East Asia's third-largest GDP. Manchurian citizens often enjoy a high standard of living.

Manchuria is a member of APEC, SCO and a number of global organizations.

Under Soviet administration, despite being a militantly State Atheist nation, Russian Orthodox preachers eventually crept their way into the Manchurian SSR, and converted many Manchu clans to Russian Orthodoxy.

In 1988, Lev Talbacik, Gioro Urhun, Fyodor Balashov and Don-Lai Li began Manchuria's independance struggle from the Soviet Union. In 1989, they held thein first elections, with Lev Talbacik as the 1st President of the Republic of Manchuria, with Gioro Urhun as the Prime Minister, Fyodor Balashov became the Minister of Defence. However, President Talbacik stated he wished to maintain close relations with Moscow, having remembered that the Soviets saved Manchu culture.

In 1991, Moscow relinquished control of Manchuria, however allowed Manchuria to keep Soviet aircraft and warships. In an act of cultural liberalization, Chinese was re-officiated to join Manchu and Russian as one of the official languages of Manchuria.

Between 1995 to 2005 however, leaders during that era favored close economic relations with China and the United States and massive westernization. This led to huge economic growth in Manchuria. However, Manchurian leaders have made it clear that they are a military ally of Russia. In 2015, amid the rise of ISIS, the government in Mukden called for increased Russian military presence in Manchuria.

Economy
Manchuria's economy is considered one of the Asia-Pacific Rim's strongest, at $3.43 trillion, below Japan's. It is the third-largest economy of East Asia. Industrials is Manchuria's strongest-points, but is mainly concentrated in northern Manchuria, and agricultural economy is in Southern Manchuria. Manchuria has one of the largest steel outputs in East Asia, and is China's main and largest exporter of steel.

Technology, tourism and agriculture are considered Manchuria's strong economic points, as Manchuria is one of the largest populations of those in the Computer Science fields.

Due to Manchuria's rich and diverse history, it also has a strong tourist industry.

In terms of foreign trade, Manchuria is considered a global economy. Its strongest economic partners are China, Japan, the United States, Germany, Scandinavia and Russia, know as the "Big Six" in Manchurian economics.

Military
The Manchurian National Forces are the armed forces of Manchuria, divided into the Ground Army, Aerial Forces (air force), Maritime Forces (navy) and the Gandermarie (national police).

Russia is Manchuria's largest military exporter, with 88% of all Manchurian military equipment imported from Russia.