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 * Great Empire of China–Korea: The 1887 Elections results in Li Hongzhang securing his third term as Prime Minister. China-Korea remains a one-party dominant state, with the Populist Party forming the majority of the Grand Secretariat, while the remaining being independents. However, the Populist Party begins to split into noticeable two (conservative and liberal) factions, differing on the issues of morality laws, government intervention in the economy, and diplomatic policy. The recent cholera crisis in the Western hemisphere sees the Grand Secretariat increase funding for infrastructural growth, as well as place regulations on traffic to and from affected countries. The sewage system and indoor plumbing are expanded in urban areas while being extended into rural areas. Ma Raya's second album "Emotions" is released but surprisingly peaks at only #2. The Jade Shards also release their second studio album "He's A Rebel", and peaks at #1, preventing "Emotions" from taking the top spot. The demand (and production) of record players continues to rise exponentially, due to the popularity of new music genres, especially among the urban youth. Traditional European arts such as orchestra, ballet and theatre continue to flourish. Educational attainment rises, with increasing enrollment into imperial universities. Rapid industrialization and economic modernization continue. The textiles and chemicals sectors continue to be China-Korea's main industries, though the steel, machinery, locomotives, cement, and glass-making sectors are also prominent due to the infrastructural boom. Telecommunications and railway lines are built, connecting all major cities and their satellite towns, therefore stimulating commerce. The Imperial Navy now consists of 64 warships, of which 44 are ironclad. The Guangzhou Fleet is established, consisting of the following: a single pre-dreadnought, three cruisers, four destroyers, and twelve corvettes (a total of 20 vessels). The Bohai Fleet meanwhile, consists of the following: two pre-dreadnoughts, six cruisers, eight destroyers, twenty frigates, and eight corvettes (a total of 44 vessels). Arms production continues to grow rapidly, with bolt-action rifles (the locally-developed TJ-83s) and their carbine derivatives, field artillery (steel rifle-barrelled breechloaders), rapid-fire guns, as well as their respective ammunitions being produced. The standing army remains at a million active personnel.
 * Tibet (protectorate): Civic buildings are constructed in the capital of Lhasa, which is inhabited by ~20,000 residents. Sedentary living is encouraged, with the little available arable land being intensively cultivated. Major crops include wheat and rye. A garrison of a single brigade (~5k) is stationed there, armed with needle rifles.
 * Altishahria (protectorate): More mining facilities are opened in Aksu, exploiting the Tarim basin's mining resources. Lucrative minerals such as soda, borax, and jade are the country's main exports to China–Korea. In addition to grains, cash crops are grown, specifically grapes, melons, pears, and walnuts. There is a ranching boom, with many former pastoralists establishing enclosures for livestock. The main product is wool (from sheep), with processing facilities established in the capital and other major cities as preparation for further processing in China–Korea's textile mills. Korla becomes Altishahria's largest city due to continuous migration and its position as a major break-of-bulk point, with a total of ~100,000 inhabitants. As a result, the Altishahr government relocates there, and various civic buildings are constructed. A garrison of two divisions (~20k) is stationed there, armed with needle rifles.
 * Dzungaria (protectorate): Civic buildings are constructed in the capital of Ghulka, which is inhabited by ~20,000 residents. With the discovery of rich extensive oil deposits in the area, the government establishes the Dzungar Oil Company and begins drilling, with the aid of Sino–Korean capital and equipment. Oil refineries are built nearby and supply energy to Dzungaria itself and northwest China, and to provide kerosene (via distillation) for street lamps. A garrison of twelve divisions (~120k) is present, armed with needle rifles. The bulk of this military force is stationed in the Dzungarian Gate, which is heavily fortified due to its position as the sole overland entry point into Western China.

Basic

 * There is extensive infrastructural development with both the telegraph and railway networks being intensively developed. The construction of the latter in particular spurs demand for iron, machinery and locomotives. In addition to a boom in the arms industry, there is rapid growth in light industries: particularly in the production of textiles and synthetic dyes (which can be attributed to the usage of steam power)


 * The navy remains at 20 steam-powered wooden-hulled corvettes, and two first-generation ironclad battleships. The number of active troops is decreased to its previous level of ~800,000 troops. A defence-oriented military policy is emphasized, with the continued fortification of four strategic forts in strategically-located cities corresponding to major choke-points: Busan, Dongying, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. While there is sporadic border activity, the Amur River remains highly militarized and is fortified with medium trench lines. Arms production (and therefore the industrial capacity of China to wage war) continues to increase rapidly, with China's Military–Industrial Zones producing: muzzle-loading rifles, carbines, breechloading rifled artillery (utilizing imported Belkan steel), rapid-fire guns, and their respective ammunitions. These facilities also provide storage for imported bolt-action rifles, which are utilized by the army's elite corps.

A defence-oriented military policy is promoted, with the continued fortification of four strategically-located cities corresponding to major choke-points: Busan, Dongying, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. The Amur River is fortified with medium trench lines to provide a solidified border with Russia. The standing army remains at ~850,000 active troops. Arms production (and therefore the industrial capacity of China to wage war) continues to increase rapidly, with Military–Industrial Zones producing rifled muskets, carbines, breechloading rifled artillery (utilizing imported Belkan steel), as well as their respective ammunitions; as well as providing storage for imported bolt-action needle rifles. The navy remains at 20 steam-powered wooden-hulled corvettes, and two first-generation ironclads.


 * Levels of educational attainment, literacy and numeracy levels continue to see rapid improvement due to the enforcement of compulsory nine-year education. The construction of educational facilities continues, including vocational establishments and basic schools aimed at educating adults falling outside the compulsory schooling range.

TGP

 * Commonwealth of the Philippines (associated state): The Philippines fully recovers from the Great Depression because of the success of government policy in fostering growth. As Japan is viewed by Philippine leaders as increasingly belligerent, a national draft is established with all men from the ages of 18–25 years required to serve at least six months of active service, plus two additional years of reserve. As a result, the number of military personnel (including both active and reserve) surges to ~500,000. The Laguna munitions plant, with a maximum capacity of ~150,000 units annually, produce M1903 Springfields and its carbine equivalent (the standard service rifle), the Thompson Machine gun, and infantry mortars. However, more sophisticated equipment such as heavy machine guns and artillery pieces are imported from the United States. To prevent an easy conquest of the islands, Manila, Lingayen, Aparri, Cebu, and Davao are fortified, with shore batteries and anti-aircraft defenses being built. In order to stimulate economic growth and engagement in the commercial sector, the Bank of the Philippine Islands maintains its policy of granting companies low-interest loans and cheap credit. The agricultural sector remains paramount, as it accounts for the majority of employment and government revenue. The government promotes the cultivation of cash crops, as there is already a surplus of grain such as rice and maize–the latter mainly used for animal feed rather than for human consumption. In particular, fiber crops such as cotton, abaca, and hemp are grown in larger quantities in-addition to sugarcane, coffee, and cacao. Since Philippine exports are exempted from American tariffs, the Philippines manages to dominate the American market for these respective goods. Asides from the agricultural sector, the Philippines also specializes in the production of textiles and steel, with the majority of the industrial equipment imported from the United States. Infrastructural programs, mainly the construction of the Pan-Philippine Highway, and the expansion of telecommunications and sewage systems within urban areas, are continued. The rapid growth in the volume of goods traded prompts a need in the construction of an extensive railway network, particularly trains carrying freight.

Plans

 * Economy
 * light industries
 * textiles


 * cash crops (foodstuffs)
 * sugarcane, cacao, coffee


 * cash crops (fiber crops for textiles)
 * cotton, abaca, hemp


 * heavy industries
 * construction of steel mill in Cavite


 * Military
 * Import of M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, Thompson Machine Gun (firearms)


 * Import of the 91 ships + 50 aircraft


 * Import of artillery pieces (infantry mortars, guns + howitzers)


 * construction of three munition plants (collective capacity of ~150k units annually)
 * producing M1 Garand, M1 carbine, Thompson Machine Gun, various artillery pieces (field guns and howitzers)


 * Defense
 * Lingayen (Lingayen Gulf + opening of Agno River)
 * Aparri (opening of Cagayan River)
 * Manila (Manila Bay)
 * Cebu (Visayas Region)
 * Davao (Mindanao Region)
 * construction of coastal batteries


 * Future policies
 * missionary activities in Mindanao
 * encouragement of settlement into Mindanao
 * cheap land


 * comprehensive pan-Philippine highway and ferry system


 * automobile manufacturing plants


 * telecommunications
 * radio, telephone


 * construction of 30 ships, purchase of 30 ships (late 1930s), navy total increases to ~150 ships
 * Lingayen Fleet and Manila Fleet } Luzon Command
 * Cebu Squadroom } Southern Command


 * purchase of ~500 aircraft, construction of Floridablanca Airbase, establishment of Philippine Airforce (late 1930s)

National war timer

 * China-Korea - +110 (5-7 years)
 * initial positions - +15 (rushed in organized fashion)
 * population - +65 (exceeds 100m)
 * industry - -10 (pre-industrial)
 * national power - +15 (middle power)
 * government - +5 (absolute monarchy, supported by people)
 * military structure - +10 (large army w/ mass conscription)
 * naval power - +5 (small navy)
 * fronts - +0 (beginning of war)
 * population weariness - +5 (supportive, ill-supplied)
 * army condition - +0 (strong morale, ill-supplied)


 * Japan - +105 (5-7 years)
 * initial position - +15 (rushed in organized fashion)
 * population - +35 (21-45m; Japanese pop rn around 35m)
 * industry - -10 (pre-industrial)
 * national power - +15 (middle power)
 * government - +10 (constitutional monarchy, supported by people)
 * military structure - +5 (professional army)
 * naval power - +10 (medium navy)
 * fronts - +0 (beginning of war)
 * population weariness - +10 (supportive, well-supplied)
 * army condition - +15 (strong morale, well-supplied)

Defense of Busan

 * China-Korea (defending) - +92
 * troop morale - +8 (defending heartland from possibly fatal attack)
 * military quality - +15 (medium)
 * military quantity - +30 (huge)
 * defensive fortifications - +25 (strategic fortress)
 * troops - +2 (20k)
 * location - +12 (defending well-fortified city)
 * chance -


 * Japan (attacking) - +41
 * troop morale - +5 (pre-emptive attack)
 * military quality - +20 (sub-top quality)
 * military quantity - +10 (small?)
 * support - +5 (light naval fleet support?)
 * troops - +1 (10k)
 * chance -

Japanese invasion of Busan repelled.

Recapture of Jeju

 * China-Korea (counter-offensive) - +67
 * troop morale - +10 (taking back recently lost territory)
 * military quality - +15 (medium)
 * military quantity - +30 (huge)
 * support - +10 (light naval + artillery support)
 * troops - +2 (20k)
 * chance -


 * Japan (defending) - +34
 * troop morale - +3 (defending territory shortly-held)
 * military quality - +20 (sub-top quality)
 * military quantity - +10 (small?)
 * defensive fortifications - +0 (N/A)
 * troops - +1 (10k)
 * chance -

Jeju (re)captured by China-Korea.

TL plan

 * Revolt of the Three Feudatories succeeds
 * Ming royalists re-instate the House of Zhu


 * Korea reconquers Gando and Liaoning


 * Manchuria fragments into four states once again
 * Later all subjugated a tributaries


 * 1700s
 * China never reinstates Haijin and the Canton system
 * no isolationism


 * Japan ends sakoku and submits as a Chinese tributary (albeit not a frequent sender of tributary missions)


 * China rediscovers steam engine
 * causes a boom in textiles production


 * later Ming Emperors begins promoting heterodox Confucianism
 * caste-system and imperial examination (which is less oriented to philosophy) becomes increasingly irrelevant (social stratification weakens)


 * China begins planting New World crops (ala otl)
 * causes a boom in population and food supply


 * China momentarily lapses due to reaching Malthusian constraints
 * causes the tributary system to collapse


 * Chinese monarchy abolishes caste-system and imperial examination
 * paid servitude
 * begins promoting a relaxed form of Confucianism
 * more technological/social progress


 * China undergoes an Industrial Revolution


 * imperial tributary system becomes more ceremonial


 * Korea pursues domination over northern Manchurian states

Uno

 * X2 – +114
 * Troop morale - +5 (aiding ally)
 * Military quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Military quality – +15 (medium)
 * Support – +23 (heavy cavalry, medium artillery)
 * Troops – +7 (70k)
 * Fortifications - +25 (strategic fort)
 * Location – +9 (major fortress)


 * X1 - +84
 * Troop morale - +2 (economic)
 * Military quantity – +25 (large)
 * Military quality – +25 (high)
 * Support – +23 (medium cavalry, heavy artillery)
 * Troops – +15 (150k)
 * Location – -6 (besieging strategic fort)

135.7% in-favor of X2, X1's invasion repelled.

Dos

 * X2 – +110
 * Troop morale - +8 (defending heartland)
 * Military quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Military quality – +15 (medium)
 * Support – +23 (heavy cavalry, medium artillery)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Fortifications - +7 (light fortifications)
 * Location – +7 (defending fortified river crossing)


 * X1 - +78
 * Troop morale - +2 (economic)
 * Military quality – +25 (large)
 * Military quantity – +25 (high)
 * Support – +23 (medium cavalry, heavy artillery)
 * Troops – +2 (20k)
 * Location – +1 (river crossing)

141% in-favor of X2, X1's invasion repelled.

Korean Nestorian Church

 * does not believe in the holy trinity
 * no distinction between the father, son, and holy spirit concepts
 * has fused into a single entity; tiān (天; "Heaven")


 * nestorianist (?)
 * in a sense, Confucius is just a regular man of lesser importance (similar to Jesus of Nazareth in Nestorian teachings)


 * Confucius was prophet
 * instructed upon by by "Heaven"


 * no Bible
 * Four Books and Five Classics of high-importance


 * incorporates Confucianist teachings and rites (such as filial piety)

Wank Korea TL

 * Matthew C. Perry lands in Korea (Busan), rather than Japan (which remains isolated)
 * due to weak government, there is no resistance to gunboat diplomacy
 * Korea is opened to foreign trade and missionary activitiy


 * Patriotic Duke Heungseon Daewongun still acquires power
 * instates a harshly isolationist policy, shuts down all trade apart from Mokpo and Ganghwa (similar to the Canton system), bans and persecutes Christianity


 * The French Expedition to Korea is a success (unlike OTL), as French place more effort into subjugating Korea (to


 * French Expedition to Korea is success (unlike otl)
 * forcibly opening ports and lifting ban on Christianity


 * Britain intervenes in Korea, seeking to contain Russian and French influence in Northeast Asia (where it lacks any significant power projection)


 * instead of Japan (which is initially subjected to American influence, which is weakened following American Civil War), France and Britain compete for influence in Korea
 * conservative court is split; more conservative seeks Chinese intervention and assistance, less conservative seek French intervention and assistance
 * reformist Kim Ok-gyun (more influenced by Britain than Japan) and his "Independence Party" is supported by the British


 * after being thwarted by French and British interests in Korea, Russia establishes influence over Japan to seek a warm water port (Sapporo, Hokkaido?), annexing Karafuto province and the rest of the Kurils
 * failed Meiji Restoration, and feudal lords maintain power (albeit under Russian influence)


 * The Tongzhi Restoration and the Self-strengthening Movement stays relatively the same, except it doesn't lose momentum in the 1880s/1890s (when the reactionary faction under Cixi begins growing in power)
 * Sino–French War ends in Chinese victory, Tonkin remains under Chinese suzerainty
 * all French concessions are ceded back to China


 * Due to Chinese victory in the Sino–French War, there won't be extra concessions (sans British ones)


 * late 1870s - Gapsin Coup occurs, with success (w/ British support)
 * Britain seeks a powerful Korea to counter Russia and China (just in-case it drifts from British influence)
 * British-derived single-party constitutional monarchy (with Gojong being Emperor) is established, with "Independence Party" being ruling party with Kim Ok-gyun as the leader
 * China (under reformist atl Prince Gong) does not intervene in the loss of its tributary


 * following the Gapsin Coup, Korea rapidly industrializes (due to more ample resources, more geographic connectivity and possibility for telecommunications and railway development)
 * Korea establishes unequal treaty w/ Japan (utilizing gunboat diplomacy) - in-line with the 1876 Treaty of Ganghwa; annexes Tsushima daimyo and settles Liaoncourt islands disputes


 * eventually Korea colonizes the Ryukyus, in response to Russian encroachment in the Sea of Korea and Japanese politics (as well as to gain prestige as first non-white state to participate in colonialism)


 * Russo–Chinese/Sino–Russian War – Russian defeat (atl First Sino–Japanese War)
 * to oust the Russian influence from Mongolia and Xinjiang
 * supported by the British


 * following success in Self-strengthening movement, China begins requesting the revision of unequal treaties (and lessening of payment of indemnities; though atl it wouldn't be as demanding as otl due to extra prestige) and trying to gain prestige among European powers (especially after victories with Russians and French)
 * British concessions are recognized
 * Macau is retained by the Portuguese


 * atl Prince Gong dies in 1898; Tongzhi Emperor comes to power (who doesn't die)
 * establishes a more independent foreign policy - meaning the renouncement of British support (who re-orient themselves to support a burgeoning Korea)


 * in response to Chinese victory in the Sino-Russian War, the Russians subjugate Japan as a protectorate, and forcing Japan to cede several ports under direct Russian administration
 * growing naval presence of the Russians in the Sea of Korea is particularly disturbing to the Koreans


 * 20th century
 * due to withdrawal of British support, the Russians begin reinvigorating their efforts to establish a sphere of influence over China (the frontier regions of Mongolia and Xinjiang) - much to the dismay of the Koreans


 * Anglo-Korean Friendship Treaty is ratified (similar to the Anglo-Japanese Treaty)