Troubles in the East and South (Gate of Heavenly Peace)

Troubles in the East and South is the approximate translation of the colloquial Mandarin name for events following the accession of to Autonomous Territory Status.

The East
Chafing under pressures from Beijing, the demands of Pyongyang, and fearing annexation by Russia, had sent envoys to, , and the. These envoys asked a simple request -- recognition on the international stage when they declared their independence.

Every attempt had been made to secure military support, but when Beijing ordered a crackdown, Manchuria called in favors, and Seoul, Tokyo, and a smattering of other countries were quick to recognize sovereignty.

The South
British troops, already on high alert, protecting the Hong Kong protectorate were mobilized to action with the events in Manchuria, and stabilized. Beijing decried this action and threatened a declaration of war against Britain.