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| Location | Northern Polentic |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Shoudu |
| Largest City | Shoudu |
| National Languages | Quanguo Standard Mandarin (Official)
Korean (Co-Official) Japanese (Co-Official) |
| Official Scripts | Revised Hanzi
Hangeul Kanji/Kana |
| Government | Federal semi-presidential republic |
| Ethnic Groups | 94% Quanguo Han
3,5% Taiming 2,5% Xishing (Tanbei) |
| Religion | 33% Taoism
20% Buddhism 9% Shinto 4% Tai Religions 34% No Religion |
| Denonym(s) | Quanjin/Quanrén |
| President | Luoyi Dazi |
| Vice President | Maon Fujisaki |
| Legislature | Legislative Yuan |
| Head of the Legislative Yuan | Kuoyu Han |
| Population | 156.807.270 |
| GDP (Total) | 元 5.173 Trillion |
| GDP (Per capita) | 元 78.250 |
| Currency | Quanguo Yuan (元) |
| HDI | 0.926 (Very High) |
| Internet TLD | .qg |
Quanguo (Official state name: Federal Republic of Quanguo, (QCN: 全國聯邦共和國)) is a country in the Polentic. It is caracterised by its modernity and by its strong democracy.
It's lands are relatively densely populated, with major population centres such as the capital of Shoudu and cities such as Shenzu, Quanshu and Meishou mostly along coastal plains and major rivers.
Quanguo is bordered in the southwest by Prunylandia, this border consists of the Xītiáo mountain range (西条山脈). Further west, the border continues along the Communal enclave of Nakra. The rest of the Quanguo-Commune border consists of a nautical one, through the Chihei inland sea, up to the northern land border shared by the prefectures of Taimingguo and Shiming.
From Shiming in the north to Roguo in the south lies the country's vast Nanbei heiyang (Polentic ocean ) coastline, a primary waterway for international and interprefectural trade.
History
Shenyuan Period - (1200BC-600BC)
The Shenyuan Period represents the protohistoric age of Quanguo, characterized by the rise of early agrarian communities and the spiritual foundations of what would later become the country’s major religious and philosophical systems. Tribal societies organized around river valleys—particularly the Lanhe and Qianhe rivers—began developing complex rituals, mythologies, and social hierarchies.
It was during this era that sacred texts such as the Scriptures of Blooming Light (Huamingjing) were orally transmitted, laying the foundation for the religious and cosmological worldview that would shape Quanguo for millennia. Small-scale metallurgy, pottery, and rice cultivation flourished, with archaeological sites showing early evidence of terraced agriculture and ancestor worship.
Yunji Period - (600BC-200)
The Yunji Period marked the gradual consolidation of tribal societies into proto-states, often ruled by priest-kings or elder councils. This period saw the codification of Taoist philosophy, formalization of ritual calendars, and construction of the first fortified settlements.
Writing systems and early bureaucratic structures began to emerge, enabling inter-regional trade and alliances. Competition over fertile land along the Qianhe River delta led to the first recorded military conflicts. Meanwhile, the mountainous northwestern highlands became spiritual centers, with ascetic communities beginning to take root in the caves and cliffs, precursors to later Buddhist monasticism.
Hanqiu Period - (200-700)
The Hanqiu Period was the first true dynastic age of a unified Quanguo, marked by the rise of the Hanqiu Dynasty, which unified much of the central and eastern regions under a semi-divine imperial ruler. The dynasty centralized administration, built extensive irrigation and road systems, and expanded trade through both land and sea.
Philosophically, the Hanqiu court was a melting pot of Taoist sages, early Buddhist monks, and legalist advisors, resulting in an era of intellectual richness and architectural achievement. Grand temples, river embankments, and terraced gardens were constructed across the empire.
The capital, located inland along the Lanhe River, became a hub of administration and ritual, though frequent succession disputes and border skirmishes with nomadic groups in the north strained the empire over time.
3 States Period - (700-1100)
The Fall of the Hanqiu Dynasty and Beginnings of the 3 States Period (c. 704 CE)
Following a protracted succession crisis and weakening control over outlying provinces, the Hanqiu Dynasty collapsed around 704 CE, plunging the lands of Quanguo into a period of fragmentation and regional rule.
Three major power centers emerged:
- The Qianhe Confederacy: Centered in the southeast, this was a loose alliance of merchant city-states along the Qianhe River and nearby coastal zones. Thriving on maritime trade and cultural exchange, these cities developed cosmopolitan cultures and a proto-republican governance model influenced by guilds and merchant families.
- The Lanhe Confederacy: Dominating the central plains, this confederacy formed around the Lanhe River, where the city of Leiyue was founded at the river’s estuary. Originally a trading port, Leiyue rapidly grew in importance due to its strategic location, and would later become the national capital of Shoudu. The Lanhe Confederacy emphasized commerce, diplomacy, and infrastructure, maintaining a balance between civic rule and aristocratic oversight.
- The Quanshu Dominion: Located in the centre-north, the Quanshu region retained many imperial traditions and was governed by a centralized monarchy that blended feudal military organization with imperial bureaucracy. The ruling elite claimed lineage from the Hanqiu emperors, positioning themselves as the legitimate heirs to the old dynasty. Their relative stability and command of agricultural heartlands gave them considerable influence in regional politics.
Alongside these dominant powers, many minor principalities, tribal states, and religious enclaves also emerged, each contributing to a rich mosaic of governance and culture. This period of division set the stage for centuries of regional rivalry, philosophical innovation, and artistic cross-pollination that would eventually culminate in later reunification efforts.
Developments of the 3 States Period
The Qianhe and Lanhe Confederations enter a long-lasting trade conflict throughout much of the 7th century. Several trade wars have been fought, often involving great naval battles in front of the Haiguan Coastline. Meanwhile in the northwestern regions of Xibei and Xiquan, many monasteries are constructed by the monks of the Buddhist faith.
The northern Quanshu state has meanwhile been taken over by the Beizhou Dynasty, which Launches several expeditions towards the Gao region further north, creating permanent settlements and increasing influence in the region. Active trade contact between the Confederacies of the South of the country increase linguistical unity and religious harmony between the North and the South of the country.
Century of Storms - (1100-1200)
A Disasterous Earthquake in 1109 in Shenzu greatly impacts the Trading abilities of the Qianhe Confederation. As a direct result, Much of the river's entry to the open sea is blocked off for 2 decades, leading to an economic collapse of much of the cities along the river and a demographical halt compared the prosperous centuries before.
Changing climate also impacts the Lanhe Confederacy, which during its attempts to cement its position as the only dominant trading power on the seas faces several nautical disasters during unprecedented tropical storms. The weakened power of the southern confederacies enables Beizhou dynasty in the north to cement its dominant position over the entire region and continue its Expansion with the conquest of much of meiguo (formerly controlled by mostly Lanhe city-states in 1143.
Political instability however plagues the dynasty, as multiple assasinations and a power struggle between the Council of Euneuchs and The ruling family brings the lands of the north on the brink of civil war.
Invasions and Reunification - (1200-1350)
The Political fracturation of the north is eventually halted by tribal invasions from the west. Taiming peoples, moved by the colder climate in the north and several floods make several incursions into Beizhou territory and attempt to take key Strongholds along the Northeastern coast. As the Euneuch-Royal Family conflict caused the armies to be split depending on loyality, coordination against the Taiming attacks is handled poorly, and much of the Beizhou army is eventually defeated in the Battle of Meishou (1245).
As the Taiming invasion continues towards the capital Quanshu, an euneuch coup takes place in the city, causing the dead of much of the Royal family and its supporters. The army units loyal to the Family eventually overturn the Euneuch faction and the country is put under military rule.
Army leader Yu Liyang takes control and organises remaining soldiers into a strategically strong defensible formation. The Taiming army is defeated in the Battle of Lishuan (1247) in an attempt to encircle the capital city. and under Yu Liyang's Command is eventually integrated into the Beizhou army under the promises of peaceful settlement. Yu Liyang is eventually succeeded by Luoyang Mei (1273), who Proclaims the Meiying Dynasty.
Southern concern over Northern trade dominance causes a renewed trade war, eventually culminating in the National reunification war (1303-1309) at the end of which the Meiying dynasty becomes the first political entity to rule all of the Quanren lands after 500 years of Division. In the aftermath of this unification, the name of Quanguo 全國 (Complete/whole Nation) is slowly universally adopted as national identity.
Tianshang Period "Era of the Heavenly Spring" - (1350-1600)
Under the newfound unification by the Meiying dynasty, the economy slowly begins a rebirth, as great infrastructural projects to connect the Northern and southern cities through trade roadways and several canals (Qianbi /Qian - Minyuan great canal (completed 1398), Minyuan - Laibiang /Lanhe great canal (completed 1427, extended towards inland Yibeixi city 1442) and Quanshu - Beijin - Geishia grand canal (completed 1465) are initiated.
The political system is organised under Taoist principles and Heriditary governorship. Prefectural governance system is introduced in which several cities form a council to rule the surrounding lands efficiently and in great cooperation. These councils function as advisory boards to the Noblility and the Prefectural governer, who spends half of his time in the Prefectural capital concerned with administrative affairs and the other half at the court of the Emperor in the new capital of Lishang.
During this period, the northern expansion is completed with the Integration of Shiming (1518), Many of the Monasterial lands in the Mountainous Northwest became protectorates, paying taxes partially to the Imperial coffins and to the Prefectural Administration in Xibei and Xiquan.
Many famous dishes of the Quanguo Cuisine Originate form this period, as culinary pioneers traveled around the country to gather ingredients from the tropical south, agricultural centre, and Maritime Eastern regions. Increased internal trade meant that many ingredients and products from various regions were widely available throughout the entire country, increasing cultural and economic unification and early national identity.
Dongtian period - (1600-1700)
Economical prosperity was eventually halted by several major earthquakes in 1597 and 1601. Damage to infrastructure was often not repaired for years due to overly focus on urban city infrastructure by the prefectural councils and neglect of the countryside and border areas between prefectures in general. Corruption caused by the hereditary nature of governal rule of the prefectures caused multiple issues and increased crime.
These societal issues created the emerging of the Neo-Taoist movement, which advocated for modernisation and greater equality between cities and countryside in rights and investment. However, many of the Neo-Taoists supported violence against the ruling class as primary means to achieve this goal. Reactionary upper class and many of the Traders opposed this revolutionary thought.
A Storming of the capital by Revolutionaries caused the imperial family to flee to the prefectural palace of the Haiguan governor in Shoudu, who organised a Military effort to banish the revolutionaries from the capital in Lishang. Eventually succesful, he turned on the emperor, as he and many of his reactionary supporters deemed the emperor unfit for rule as he had betrayed the country by fleeing from the capital.
To keep the country united, a politically neutral family member of the royal family was installed as the new emperor, however, he became a puppet of the Haiguan ruler, whom officially transitioned the country into the Hailing Dynasty by 1676, after his son became the heir presumptive of the childless puppet emperor.
The following years resulted in more instability as several Neo-taoist rebellions continued to plague the country, eventually leading to the "Decree of Divine Proclamation", Closing off the country to foreign influences and modernisation efforts to prevent the spread of further Neo-Taoist ideals and entering a period of Isolation
Tianban period "Era of the Heavenly Autumn" - (1700-1900)
The new Hailing administration eventually managed to quell the rebellions and Neo-Taoist movement by giving in to some of the demands, Prefectural border regions and several remote rural areas were assigned as "Crownland" Directly governed from the seat of the governor of Haiguan in Shoudu, who increasingly consolidated economic and political power in his own city rather than the Imperial capital in Lishang.
These crownlands were often transformed into hunting grounds of the upper class and several countryside mansions, temples and palaces were constructed, often leading to the poor farmers of the regions to be expelled or forced into low-wage labour for the nobility.
Despite isolation from the outside world, several philosophers and students managed to get a special permit to study in foreign countries, leading to innovative methods for agriculture on the countryside and productmaking in the cities, throughout the 1800s, this sparked forms of proto-industrialisation, eventually leading to higher levels of urbanisation and the formation of regional industrial societies, causing a sociatal devide between the traditional crownland areas and the modernising urban industrial heartlands.
Inaction by the ruling government to provide social support and proper organisation, based on the ideal of internal peace from the now centuries old "Decree of Divine Proclamation" caused the opposite effect in this era of revolutionary modernisation however, and many unregulated worker's unions and civil rights organisations were created to advocate for better social mobility and other rights.
As these movements gather support even among the higher class, the Zhuquan emperor eventually abolished the "Decree of Divine Proclamation" in 1882, and modernised the court structure greatly, by allowing the prefectural governors to be permanently present in their own Regions instead of the Imperial capital.
Quanling revolution and aftermath - (1900-1930)
After the Zhuquan emperors passing(1899), his daughter the Xiaoli emperess persued many of his progressive and modern ideals, however, the strongly reactionary Haiguan governor was still the de facto ruler of the country, and opposed any concessions to the civil organisations.
in 1905 the Ziyoutan (國民自由黨/Guómín zìyóu dǎng, Party of National Freedom) was founded, aligning greatly with the emperess' ideals of modernist political structure, and being the connecting factor between the progressive upper class and the people, strongly sided against the Haiguan rulers.
The Haiguan rulership ignored the new developments at first but in 1908 organised a police raid on a Ziyoutan meeting close to Shoudu. This event antagonised the progressive faction of the Haiguan government, which promted radicals to assasinate the Haiguan ruler.
In shoudu and many Industrialised cities in the south and centre of the country, Upper-class Ziyoutan members overthrew the Prefectural nobility loyal to the Haiguan administration, end the Emperess and Ziyoutan party leadership assembled in the Governors Palace in Shoudu to Proclaim the end of the Hailing Dynasty and the Birth of the Empire of Quanguo, organised as a constitutional monarchy with the Ziyoutan organising the first national parliament.
The Quanling revolution was a fact. However, the Ziyoutan did not represent the will of everyone. The former governors and prefectural nobility declared martial law in their regions and mobilised regional armies to defend themselves from the revolution. The socialist wing of the Ziyoutan had advocated for complete abolishment of the archaic nobility rule and was not satisfied with the newborn political system, which led to a split in the Ziyoutan in may 1910, during which the extreme left of the party formed a new party: the Socialist worker's union of Quanguo.
Thus, in the aftermath of the Quanling revolution the country was more fractured than ever. The Ziyoutan government managed to consolidate power in most of the economic centre of the country, from Leiban in the south to Minshuan in the north. The Communists and prefectural governors had however politically split off and were organising raids against the central government.
Due to the Haiguan leadership disbanding the army and evacuating most of the equipment before it's fall, the new Central government was lacking the military strenght to bring the split-off prefectures back under control, and was more concerned with the Communist rebellion mainly taking place in Leinan prefecture. The regional governors however were not unified in their reactionary struggle, and fought mainly among themselves instead of against the central government.
After months of skirmishes, and a de-facto military stalemate due to the inability of either side to make large-scale offensives, a long-term truce was signed between various regional governments and the Ziyoutan central government. Occasional fights between the communists and the Central government continued.
Against the revolution's principles, an authoritarian regime was established by the former Nobility to create a long-lasting peace. The emperess, opposing this betrayal to the cause of the revolution, abdicated and was exiled to Tanbai island. In the following years, the central government was greatly strenghtened by enhancing the economic structure of the country which had been left greatly unorganised by the Haiguan rulership.
This increased the industrial capacity and enabled the central government to produce the weapons needed to reunify the nation, however, continous communist terrorist attacks and worker strikes greatly slowed down the progess. This uneasy nationwide peace continued into the 1930s.
Great war of (Second) National Reunification - (1930-1942)
Although the central government managed to greatly enhance the countries' economical and industrial potential, the promise of democracy and civil rights was left unattended, causing many disillusioned lower and middle class revolutionaries to turn to the Communists instead.
Political instability increased again throughout the 1930s as indescisiveness about Industrial nationalisation or further privatisation by the remainder of the Ziyoutan caused yet another split of the party to loom ever nearer. on the 7th of September 1937 the State of Quanguo was proclaimed as the monarchy and empire had become long defunct.
However, the new President was assasinated at the same day by a communist partisan. A complete political meltdown followed after both factions of the Ziyoutan were unable to find a new compromise candidate, and the Communist issue was left completely unattended.
A Communist uprising followed during spring 1938, fueled by the incompetitiveness of the Ziyoutan rule, and marched onto Shoudu. The army was swiftly organised into a defensive position by loyalist officers after having put down the uprising in industrial neighbourhoods of Shoudu.
As the civil war re-erupted in the centre of the country, the daughter of the former emperess, Lihua Xiao landed in Roguo with a part of the former progressive faction leadership (27 July 1938). The warlord government there sided with her against the reactionaries which had governed the province ever since the revolution, and progressive and pro-democratic forces began to organise in Roguo and the further southeast of the country.
Xiao proceeded to visit the Monasterial Prefectures of Xibei and Xiquan, where she gathered the local government's support against the Authoritarian and communist factions in the central lands. Religious support by the Taoist monks gave her nationwide legitimacy.
As Xiao's Faction (Army of Democratic Liberation/民主解放軍 Mínzhǔ jiěfàngjūn(MJJ)) increased Nationwide support, The Communist forces had gained significant military success in Most of the Industrial cities and also captured Huangli in the further northeast, making the central government's position in Shoudu weaker by the day.
The capital city was risking complete encirclement as defences along the Lanhe river were falling to overwhelming communist stormings. Xiao's faction had meanwhile consolidated power over most of the remaining warlord regions and proceeded to swiftly capture the Isolated Ziyoutan stronghold Jingsha in the south.
On the 12th of June 1940, Xiao arrived by boat in besieged Shoudu to negotiate with the remainder of the Ziyoutan leadership. Having lost most of national support and legitimacy and on the brink of collapse, the Ziyoutan agreed to cooperate with Xiao. The MJJ proceeded to open the offensive against the communist units from the south, and rapidly advanced through Leiban and Ando, Capturing Minyuan by the end of 1940 and soon Lifting the siege of Shoudu.
Communist organisation fell rapidly as many partisans defected to the progressive and moderate MJJ, seeing it as a 3rd option better than the political extremes of both the communists and the Ziyoutan. Communist leadership eventually capitulated as most of the remaining strongholds and cities were captured by the MJJ Throughout 1941, but several Communist cells remained in rural areas for the rest of the 1940s.
With the entire country now politically united again. Xiao Proclaimed the Federal Republic of Quanguo on the symbolical 27th of July 1942, with herself as interim president. This date would be celebrated every year again as day of (Second) National reunification and the victory of democracy. What followed was the years of Reconstruction.
Era of the Lotus (蓮花時代 Liánhuā shídài) - (1942-Present)
In the aftermath of the Proclamation of the Federal Republic, an Interim parliament was assembled made up of civil representatives of the MJJ, former Ziyoutan leadership and Several Socialist figureheads of the former Communist leadership, as well as regional officials from the former independent prefectures.
This was mostly done to find consensus and to prevent any further political facturing. A Temporary Martial law was drafted to enable the new government forces to act quickly in matters of reconstruction and controversial trials against political extremists and "enemies of the nation".
The new Parliament reorganised the prefectural administration into regional councils based on those of the Tianshang period, but democratically elected in local elections instead of hereditarily appointed. The MJJ reorganised itself into the Democratic people's party (全國民主黨/Quánguó mínzhǔ dǎng) or Minzhudang, and won the first National Elections in November 1950.
With the political structure of the country now sufficiently reformed and agreed upon in the new constitution, the economy was finally able to fully recover. The Minzhudang enacted various social policies and engaged in extensive welfare programs to relieve the victims of war-torn areas.
The trading and agriculture sector were largely privatised and any archaic isolationist policies were fully abolished, enabeling both sectors to flourish and living standards to rise rapidly. Increased taxes and more efficient export tariffs enabled the government to then invest in the manufactoring sector and foster innovation, Leading to an economic miracle, which truly gained steam in the late 1960's, with an average annual GDP growth of 9,5% in the period between 1967 and 1994, the "Golden decades".
Between 1942 and 1965, the country had managed to transform itself from a war-torn economical backwater to an emerging economic power, and from 1965 to 1990 it reached its full potential with the highest standard of living in the continent and an excellent social safety system.
National High-speed Rail lines were constructed and a National airline established, increasing economic efficiency as well as tourism from southern neighbours and overseas, mainly attracted by many of the historical palaces, temples and monasteries which had survived the horrors of the civilwar.
The economic Fairytale came to an abrupt stop during the Global economic crisis of 1994, during which resource shortages became apparent and the housing market took a hard hit. Pragmatic investments in sustainability during the following decade have decreased reliability on fossil fuels greatly at the cost of a minor economic turndown from a decrease in car manufacturing capicity.
The 2010s have however returned economic growth with new investments in digitalisation and further modernisation of the national transport network, decreasing reliability on car transport and enhancing communicational and administrative efficiency. Quanguo today stands as a beacon of Democracy and Welfare, with Traditionalism and Modernity living in harmony with eachother, the national postwar identity symbolised by the Blooming Lotus, also present in the National flag.
Government
The Federal Republic of Quanguo stands today as the most robust democratic republic in the region, with a government defined by a dynamic multiparty system, a codified constitution, and a balanced separation of powers. While rooted in the ideals of democratic representation and legal order, Quanguo’s political system has evolved to reflect both tradition and modernity, with its institutions carefully shaped by the stability of the decades after the reunification.
Quanguo’s democracy is not without its challenges—rising populism, regional inequality, and debates over civil liberties frequently animate national discourse. Yet the endurance of its institutions, vibrant party system, and engaged electorate have enabled the country to maintain a resilient and adaptive political structure.
As Quanguo continues to balance tradition with innovation, its government remains a cornerstone of stability in a rapidly changing world.
System of Government
Quanguo is a federal semi-presidential constitutional republic. The central government is divided into three main branches:
- The Executive Yuan (行政院) – Headed by the President, who acts as head of state. The President is directly elected by the people every five years and appoints the Head of the Legislative Yuan, who is considered the head of government and cabinet members.
- The Legislative Yuan (立法院) – The national parliament of Quanguo. It holds lawmaking authority and oversees government activities through debate, scrutiny, and legislative review. It is composed of 300 members, elected via a mixed-member proportional system.
- The Judicial Yuan (司法院) – The nation’s highest judicial body, responsible for constitutional review, interpretation of laws, and the administration of the court system. It ensures the protection of civil liberties and the rule of law.
Current Leadership and Executive Power
The current President of Quanguo is Luoyi Dazi (達茲洛伊) of the Democratic People’s Party (全國民主黨). Elected on a platform of economic stability and pragmatic reform, President Luoyi represents the more moderate and institutionalist wing of the DPP, favouring continuity over radical change.
Her administration is supported by a coalition government between the Democratic People’s Party (DPP) and the Liberal Action Party (自由行動黨), maintaining a comfortable legislative majority of 166 seats in the Legislative Yuan.
2024 Legislative Yuan Election Results
The most recent nationwide elections were held last year. The voter turnout of 77,3% was strong, reflecting continued civic engagement across the nation. The final composition of the Legislative Yuan is as follows:
| Party | Popular Vote (%) | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic People's Party (全國民主黨) | 42.3% | 127 |
| Justice Party (正義黨) | 23.7% | 71 |
| Liberal Action Party (自由行動黨) | 13.0% | 39 |
| Socialist Party of Quanguo (全國社會黨) | 10.3% | 31 |
| Sunflower Party (向日葵黨) | 6.7% | 20 |
| Jingbai Party (敬拜神組織) | 4.0% | 12 |
Political Parties and Ideologies
Democratic People’s Party (DPP / 全國民主黨)
Ideology: Social Liberalism, Moderate Reformism
The DPP has been the most influential party in modern Quanguo politics since the postwar era. While once a bold reformer in civil rights, economic equity, and infrastructure development, it has gradually shifted toward centrist pragmatism. Its institutional strength and vast support base across both rural and urban constituencies have helped it maintain long-term governance.
Justice Party (正義黨)
Ideology: Populist Centre-Right
The primary opposition party, the Justice Party has surged in popularity with its direct messaging and promises to reform what it calls the "bloated welfare state." It promotes tax cuts, deregulation, and reducing the cost of social programs, appealing particularly to small business owners, rural voters, and urban middle classes disillusioned with government inefficiency.
Liberal Action Party (LAP / 自由行動黨)
Ideology: Progressive Liberalism, Eco-Social Reformism
A more progressive offshoot of the DPP, the LAP champions environmental sustainability, corporate accountability, and the expansion of civil liberties. It supports welfare reform, but through corporate environmental taxation rather than spending cuts. It has become a rising force among younger voters and urban professionals.
Socialist Party of Quanguo (全國社會黨)
Ideology: Democratic Socialism, Labour Rights
The SPQ evolved from the former Socialist Workers' Union, once outlawed after the civil war. Today, it is a moderate force advocating for labor protections, wage equality, and expanded public services. While not a major electoral contender, it plays a vital role in pushing progressive discourse within the Legislative Yuan.
Sunflower Party (向日葵黨)
Ideology: Green Politics, Environmentalism
The Sunflower Party is Quanguo’s dedicated environmental party. Though small, it punches above its weight in debates on energy transition, pollution control, and sustainable development. It often cooperates with the LAP and occasionally influences DPP environmental legislation.
Jingbai Party (敬拜神組織)
Ideology: Religious Representation, Cultural Traditionalism
A regional religious movement-turned-party, the Jingbai Party represents a Buddhist community based in the mountainous northwest. Though controversial due to its sectarian structure, it advocates for increased recognition of religious values in policymaking and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Judicial Yuan
The Judicial Yuan (司法院) serves as the final interpreter of Quanguo’s constitution. It maintains independence from political pressure and is revered for its integrity. Constitutional Court decisions in recent decades have affirmed the protection of minority rights, privacy, and democratic norms, earning it international respect for legal professionalism.
Administrative Divisions
Quanguo’s political system is structured as a federal republic with fair amounts of decentralization, reflected in its first-level administrative divisions—the twenty prefectures. These prefectures are essential pillars of local governance, each with a distinct political identity, economic profile, and degree of cultural diversity. While the central government in Shoudu retains sovereignty, the federal constitution explicitly protects the autonomy of prefectural governments. Below the prefectures are Subprefectures, which are mainly concerned with environmental issues and maintenance. The lowest level of administration are the Localities, often representing a village and the area around it, or in case of urban areas, neighbourhoods.
Prefectural Autonomy and Governance
Each prefecture is governed by a Prefectural Assembly (縣議會) and an Executive Magistrate (縣長), elected every four years in direct local elections. These institutions have broad authority over regional affairs, including:
- Education and language policy
- Local Public transportation and infrastructure
- Environmental regulation
- Healthcare delivery and welfare services
- Local law enforcement and emergency management
- Business licensing and taxation within federal limits
While bound by national laws, prefectures often implement policies tailored to their unique demographic and economic conditions. For example, coastal prefectures such as Quanshu and Gaoshi tend to focus heavily on maritime industries and international trade, whereas mountainous inland prefectures like Xibei emphasize environmental preservation and cultural tourism.
Relations with the Central Government
Despite their autonomy, prefectures remain part of a unified state. The central government retains authority over:
- Defense and national security
- Foreign policy
- Currency and central banking
- Inter-prefectural transportation and infrastructure
- National taxation and fiscal redistribution
Intergovernmental coordination is managed through the Council of Prefectural Affairs, a semi-formal body of the Ministry of Domestic Affairs that allows prefectural leaders to consult with cabinet ministers on national policy proposals. Although advisory in nature, it plays a key role in fostering consensus across regions and ensuring that regional voices are heard in the Legislative Yuan.
Urban Prefectures and Special Designations
Some prefectures, due to their size or national significance, have additional designations:
- Shoudu Prefecture/Capital Region, home to the capital city, functions as both a political and symbolic heart of the republic. It enjoys enhanced budgetary powers to manage its complex urban systems. And is closely integrated with the broader metropolitan council to coordinate effectively with the urban areas located in Haiguan and Meiguo Prefectures.
- Quanshu and Gaoshi, as major industrial and tech hubs, have been granted “Special Economic Coordination Zones” (特經合作區) within their jurisdictions. These zones benefit from relaxed regulatory environments to encourage innovation, investment, and export growth.
- Subprefectures of Xiquan, Xibei, Roguo and Meiguo and Lanxiguo Prefectures, which contain significant historical and cultural landmarks, have partial protections under the National Heritage Act, limiting certain types of industrial development to preserve its ancient architecture and mountain ecology.
List of Prefectures of Quanguo
| Prefecture name (transliterated) | Code | Name (Hanzi) | Name (Kana) | Name (Hangeul) | Prefecture population | Prefectural flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiming
Ishiaki Isiaki |
SM | 石明縣 | いしあき | 이시아키 | 6.800.000 |  |
| Gaoguan
Koukan Gyeonggan |
GG | 高灌縣 | こうかん | 경간 | 3.200.000 |  |
| Gaoshi
Koushi Gyeongsi |
GS | 高師縣 | こうし | 경시 | 4.300.000 |  |
| Taimingguo
Yasuakikoku Taemingguk |
TG | 台明國縣 | やすあきこく | 태명국 | 3.700.000 |  |
| Minshuan
Minkou Minsyuan |
MS | 閩涮縣 | みんこう | 민슈안 | 3.200.000 |  |
| Quanhan
Zenchū Jeonhan |
QH | 全漢縣 | ぜんちゅう | 전한 | 7.200.000 |  |
| Quanliguo
Zenrinkoku Jeonli |
QL | 全利國縣 | ぜんりんこく | 전리 | 5.400.000 |  |
| Quanshu
Zentsu Jeonsyu |
QS | 全淑縣 | ぜんつ | 전슈 | 14.400.000 |  |
| Lanxiguo
Rankeikoku Nangyeguk |
LG | 蘭溪國縣 | らんけいこく | 난계국 | 7.800.000 |  |
| Meiguo
Meikoku Miguk |
MG | 美國縣 | めいこく | 미국 | 11.800.000 |  |
| Haiguan
Kaikan Changyung |
HG | 海灌縣 | かいかん | 찬귱 | 15.600.000 |  |
| Shoudu - Capital Region Shuto
Seongdo |
SD | 首都縣 - 首都地區縣 | しゅと | 성도 | 21.200.000 |  |
| Chibeiguo
Chihoku Jibaeguk |
CG | 池北國縣 | ちほく | 지배국 | 4.800.000 |  |
| Andoshibei
Ankuo Andosibae |
AS | 安多石北縣 | あんくお | 안도시배 | 5.400.000 |  |
| Leinan
Minao Leinan |
LN | 雷楠縣 | みなお | 레이난 | 6.600.000 |  |
| Leiban
Mikura Leiban |
LB | 雷班縣 | みくら | 레이반 | 7.800.000 |  |
| Xiquan
Seiizumi Seojeumi |
XQ | 西泉縣 | せいいずみ | 서즈미 | 4.600.000 |  |
| Xibei
Seihoku Seobuk |
XB | 西北縣 | せいほく | 서북 | 4.400.000 |  |
| Meiquan
Meizumi Mijeumi |
MQ | 美泉縣 | めいずみ | 미즈미 | 7.200.000 |  |
| Roguo
Kyūkoku Kyeonguk |
RG | 羅國縣 | きゅうこく | 켠국 | 11.400.000 |  |
Culture
Languages
Main Languages
The National Language of Quanguo is Quanguo Standard Mandarin(全國標準國文), this is the main language of the government and all social networks in the country. Besides Mandarin, there is also a high proficiency of the Japanese and Korean Languages among the people of Quanguo. The government has designated these 2 as Co-Official languages, to promote multilingualism within education and broader society. Most people have reached fluency in either of the 2 alongside mandarin during their time in school, and government communication often includes a Japanese and Korean translation.
Minority Languages
There are 2 languages that are recognized on prefectural level:Xishing language and Taiming language. Local government communication will add a version of both languages in areas where they are still actively being used. Unlike Japanese and Korean, these languages belong to the indigenous peoples of Tanbei and Taimingguo, and are therefore the household language for many families in their respective regions, with Mandarin only being their secondary language which they will learn during their time in school.
Religion
Religion in Quanguo has historically played a central role in shaping the country’s cultural, philosophical, and political identity. Over the centuries, the nation has seen the flourishing of several religious traditions—including Taoism, Buddhism, Shintoism, and the indigenous Tai religions—as well as periods of suppression and secularism. In modern times, Quanguo is officially secular, but religion remains a key part of personal and regional identity.
Historical Overview
Religious practice in Quanguo dates back to the pre-dynastic era, when animistic beliefs and ancestor worship were widespread among early agrarian and nomadic communities. As the region consolidated into complex kingdoms and dynasties, formalized religious systems emerged, often blending with native customs.
Taoism: The Philosophical Core
Taoism (道教, Dàojiào) has long been considered the philosophical and spiritual bedrock of Quanguo culture. First formalized during the Yunji Period (circa 600 BCE), Taoism promoted harmony with the natural world, non-interference, and the pursuit of immortality through inner cultivation. By the time of the Meiying Dynasty, Taoism had established a vast network of temples, ritual specialists, and alchemical schools.
Taoist cosmology and concepts such as the Dao (Way) and Qi (life force) deeply influenced medicine, governance, and the arts. Even during times of religious decline, Taoist philosophy remained embedded in the national psyche.
Today, Taoism remains the most practiced religion, especially in central and northern Quanguo, with 33% of the population identifying as adherents.
Buddhism: The Mountain Faith
Buddhism entered Quanguo from the west during the Hanqiu Trade Period (3rd century CE), spreading via the Chihei Road and caravan routes into the northwestern mountains. There, it flourished in monastic communities and remote shrines, particularly during the 3 States Period (700–1200), when the northwestern regions were under their own governance and taoist influences from the centre of the country diminished as dynastical control ended.
The mountainous Xiquan and Xibei Prefectures became known for its spectacular cliffside temples and the Path of Ascension, a pilgrimage route dotted with carved statues, stupas, and meditation grottos. These monastic enclaves remain active today, with many functioning as touristic cultural heritage sites.
Currently, 20% of the population practices some form of Buddhism, with concentrations in the northwest and among intellectual circles.
Shintoism: Coastal Traditions and Spirit Veneration
Introduced through early maritime trade and cultural exchange with eastern island nations, Shintoism became prominent in Quanguo’s eastern coastal provinces. Although adapted to local contexts, Shinto in Quanguo maintained its focus on kami (spirits), ritual purification, and seasonal festivals.
Shinto shrines often blend architectural styles and are typically situated near coasts, forests, or natural springs. Its festivals remain vibrant, especially during the Ocean Spirits Festival (Haijinji) celebrated every midsummer on Marine Day.
As of the most recent census, 9% of the population identifies with Shinto practices, mostly in the east and far south.
Tai Religions: Nomadic Spiritual Heritage
The Tai religions are a group of animistic and shamanistic traditions practiced by the Tai peoples, an oringally nomadic ethnic group native to Quanguo’s northern steppes and borderlands.
These religions emphasize a sky god, ancestral reverence, and communion with animal spirits through trance and dance. Shamanic rites, known as Aruhkas, play a central role in Tai society, guiding communal decisions, healing, and rites of passage.
Though diminished in modern times, Tai religious practice persists among ethnic minorities in the northern lands, as well as several communities in the northeast, with 4% of the national population adhering to these faiths.
Suppression and Secularization
During the early 20th century, especially under the Ziyoutan Regime and during the Quanguo Civil War, religious institutions were weakened by nationalistic and secular ideologies. Many temples and shrines were closed or repurposed, religious education was banned, and spiritual leaders were marginalized.
Post-war, the new Minzhudang Government established freedom of religion but promoted a secular national identity. This led to the continued decline of formal religious adherence, particularly among younger generations.
Today, 34% of the population identifies as non-religious, particularly in urban areas, reflecting a broader global trend of secularism.
Modern Religious Landscape
Despite the rise of secularism, religion remains an influential cultural force in Quanguo. Religious festivals are nationally recognized, and spiritual philosophies continue to inform education, environmental policy, and the arts. Interfaith cooperation has increased, and pilgrimage routes and religious sites are popular among both adherents and tourists.
The government promotes cultural preservation of religious traditions while maintaining a firm policy of religious neutrality in official affairs.
Flowers
Flowers in Quanguo culture have held a significant and evolving role throughout the nation's history, symbolizing spiritual connection, artistic expression and national identity. From ancient religious reverence to modern governmental symbolism, flowers—most notably the lotus—have deeply influenced Quanguese philosophy, art, and cultural consciousness.
Ancient Origins and Religious Significance
The cultural prominence of flowers in Quanguo can be traced back to the Shenyuan period (circa 1200 BCE), during which early polytheistic beliefs saw the natural world as a divine reflection of the heavens. In particular, flowers were considered sacred gifts from the gods, believed to bridge the spiritual and physical realms. Each species of flower was thought to represent a different celestial virtue: the plum blossom stood for endurance, the orchid for purity, and the lotus for enlightenment.
These ideas were codified in the Scriptures of Blooming Light (Huamingjing), a foundational religious text that depicted the first flowering of the earth as an act of divine mercy. Shrines and temples from this era often featured elaborate floral murals and living gardens, where devotees offered fresh flowers in rites of devotion.
Medieval Philosophy and Artistic Integration
During the Meiying Dynasty (1309-1676), a renaissance in natural philosophy and aesthetics emerged. Influenced by the Huaxue School—a movement that blended metaphysical thought with botanical study—flowers came to be understood as expressions of inner harmony and natural order. Philosophers argued that contemplating a flower's structure and transience could lead to greater self-understanding.
This philosophy permeated the arts: flower painting (hua'an) became a major genre in both ink painting and poetry. Floral imagery also dominated textiles, ceramics, and architecture, with artisans integrating natural motifs to reflect idealized balance and serenity.
Decline in the Industrial Era
The cultural stature of flowers began to wane in the early 20th century, as Quanguo underwent rapid industrialization and modernization under the Ziyoutan Regime. Urban expansion and mechanization led to the decline of traditional gardens and the marginalization of floral symbolism in public life. During this era, flowers were increasingly viewed as impractical relics of a feudal past.
The devaluation of floral culture coincided with increasing political instability. As ideological factions clashed, leading to the Quanguo Civil War (1938–1942), many of the country’s famed temple gardens, museums, and rural flower festivals were destroyed or damaged. For many, this period marked a spiritual and cultural impoverishment, with flowers becoming associated with lost peace and national disunity.
Post-War Revival and National Symbolism
Following the end of the civil war in 1942 and the establishment of the Federal Republic, the new government sought to rebuild the fractured national identity. As part of this cultural restoration, flowers—especially the lotus—were re-embraced as symbols of unity, rebirth, and resilience.
The lotus, with its ability to bloom unsullied from murky waters, was chosen as the official national flower in 1947. It appeared in the new national seal, government logos, and military emblems, and was prominently featured in post-war reconstruction art and media as a metaphor for Quanguo's revival.
Public flower gardens were reconstructed in major cities, and the Annual Lotus Festivals, originally celebrated only in the southern provinces, were elevated to be part of the Vernal Equinox national holiday. Schools reintroduced flower-related poems and legends into curricula, and floral design once again flourished in architecture and clothing.
Contemporary Role
Today, flowers continue to hold a revered place in Quanguese society. The lotus remains a powerful national symbol, featured in international diplomacy, currency design, and state ceremonies. While urbanization has reduced the prevalence of private gardens, public green spaces are carefully maintained, and floral art persists as a respected tradition.
In the 21st century, Quanguo’s embrace of ecological values has further elevated the symbolic importance of flowers, now seen not only as cultural heritage but as emblematic of sustainable harmony between modern society and nature.
Cuisine
Quanguo cuisine is a beloved cornerstone of national identity, known for its balance between taste, seasonality, nutrition, and artistry. Influenced by diverse regional traditions and a multicultural society. Dining in Quanguo is not just about nourishment — it is a daily ritual of beauty, subtlety, and comfort.
Core Culinary Principles
- Harmony of the Five Flavours: Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami are carefully balanced in traditional recipes.
- Seasonal Freshness: Dishes shift with the seasons — light and herbal in spring, cooling in summer, rich and braised in autumn and winter.
- Visual Appeal: Inspired by Traditional aesthetics, presentation is often minimal yet elegant, with an emphasis on natural shapes and colours.
Many popular dishes in Quanguo embody the culinary overlap between the country's different regional specialties. Some standout examples include:
🍥 Nianhua Mian (年華麵)
A traditional springtime wheat noodle dish in a light soy-and-dashi broth, served with soft-boiled egg, bamboo shoots, and seasonal vegetables. Popular across the country, especially in Quanshu and Quanhan.
🍙 Fanwan (飯丸)
Triangular rice balls filled with salted fish, plum paste, or sesame tofu, wrapped in seaweed. Found in lunchboxes and convenience stores nationwide, reflecting simplicity and portability.
🥟 Shuiyaki Dumplings (水燒餃)
A hybrid dumpling that is both boiled and pan-fried — crispy on the bottom, juicy on the inside. Fillings include minced pork and scallion, miso-marinated tofu, or mushroom and cabbage.
🐟 Luoyu Don (落雨丼)
A rice bowl dish topped with marinated raw fish, pickled ginger, soy-based sauce, and grated wasabi. Especially popular in coastal prefectures like Leiban and Meiguo, where seafood is abundant.
🍲 Mogu Nabe (蘑菇鍋)
A hot pot dish centred around mushrooms, tofu, seasonal greens, and delicate seafood. Regional variants use different broths — from earthy miso to herbal chicken stock — and are commonly shared during winter family meals.
Traditional Sweets and Wagashi Culture
Quanguo’s dessert tradition draws heavily on wagashi practices, emphasizing delicate, bite-sized confections often enjoyed with green tea or flower teas.
🍡 Yuehua Mochi (月花麻糬)
Soft glutinous rice cakes filled with red bean paste, matcha cream, or sakura jelly. These are widely available in seasonal colours and shapes, especially during holidays and festivals.
🍵 Lianhua Daifuku (蓮花大福)
A specialty from the Roguo prefecture, these lotus flower-shaped sweets are filled with yuzu marmalade and light cream. Often gifted during weddings and family visits.
🍧 Xiaxue Kanten (夏雪寒天)
A chilled jelly dessert made from agar, infused with fruit or floral syrups (like lychee, cherry blossom, or plum). Especially popular in the southern prefectures during summer months.
🍠 Roasted Sweet Potato (烤地瓜 / Yaki Guashu)
Served warm in the colder months, these caramelized sweet potatoes are sold by street vendors wrapped in newspaper, symbolizing comfort and nostalgia.
Beverages
- Green Teas and Floral Infusions: Jasmine, osmanthus, sakura, and oolong teas are regional staples.
- Fruit Wines and Light Spirits: Local liquors are brewed with plums, peaches, or mountain herbs.
- Rice Milk and Sweet Soy Drinks: Especially popular in school lunches and among children.
Regional Delicacies
Each region of Quanguo contributes its own culinary flair to the national table. The country's diverse landscapes — from coastal fishing villages to misty mountain valleys and urban megacities — shape the ingredients, techniques, and traditions unique to each prefecture.
🌊 Lanxiguo Prefecture
Signature dishes:
- Citrus-Grilled Sea Bream (香柑烤鯛魚) – A whole bream marinated in yuzu and white soy, grilled and served with fresh herbs.
- Seaweed Tempura (海苔天婦羅) – Local kelp and wakame lightly battered and flash-fried, dipped in tangy rice vinegar sauce.
- Sakura Clam Soup (櫻花蛤湯) – A spring delicacy with tiny pink-shelled clams and sakura blossoms floating in a dashi broth.
Lanxiguo cuisine is elegant, light, and visually refined — often served in seasonal ceramic ware. Many dishes are vegetarian-friendly or pescatarian due to spiritual traditions along the coast.
🏞 Taimingguo Prefecture
Signature dishes:
- Mountain Lamb Pot (山羊鍋) – Slow-simmered lamb with wild onions, root vegetables, and fermented tofu broth.
- Stone-Grilled Flatbreads (石烤餅) – Dense barley flour breads baked over heated stones, filled with yak cheese or herbs.
- Smoked Millet Sausages (煙熏小米腸) – A festival food using millet, mutton fat, and mountain spices, traditionally smoked over pinewood.
Taimingguo’s cuisine is robust and warming, ideal for the colder climate. Traditional dishes are built to fuel long days and often shared in large family settings with fermented dairy drinks.
🌴 Tanbei Island
Signature dishes:
- Coconut Sticky Rice (椰香糯米飯) – Glutinous rice steamed in banana leaves with coconut milk, sometimes filled with mango or peanuts.
- Charcoal-Grilled Reef Fish (炭烤礁魚) – Small reef fish marinated in tamarind and chili, served with pickled green papaya.
- Guava Glazed Pork Skewers (芭樂蜜汁肉串) – A sweet-and-sour street snack using guava paste and soy glaze.
Tanbei cuisine is colourful and aromatic, using native fruits, spices, and fish. Meals are often eaten outdoors, and many local recipes are passed down orally through matrilineal traditions.
🌿 Xiquan Prefecture
Signature dishes:
- Herb Steamed Chicken (藥草蒸雞) – Chicken wrapped in lotus leaf with red dates, wolfberries, and traditional yam.
- Wild Greens Stir-Fry (山菜炒) – A mix of foraged greens, garlic shoots, and firm tofu, lightly wok-fried in sesame oil.
- Rice Flour Cakes with Chestnut Paste (栗子米糕) – Steamed snack cakes enjoyed during the Autumn Festival.
Xishing cuisine emphasizes balance and wellness, with a deep respect for seasonal and medicinal ingredients. Bitter and earthy flavours are common, and teas often accompany meals.
🌇 Urban Centres (Shoudu, Quanshu, Meijiang)
Signature dishes:
- Soy-Miso Ramen Fusion (雙醬拉麵) – Combining fermented bean pastes from different regions into a rich, savory broth.
- Bento Lunch Trays (便當盒) – A modern Quanguo twist with steamed dumplings, pickled greens, sliced char siu, and rolled egg.
- Matcha Mille-Crêpe Cake (抹茶千層蛋糕) – A city café favourite, layering matcha-flavoured crepes with cream custard.
Urban cuisine is inventive, reflecting the tastes of young professionals and students. International influences and aesthetics play a strong role, with vegan and sustainable options increasingly common.
Dining Etiquette
- Meals are traditionally shared "family-style" with multiple small dishes.
- Use of chopsticks is universal, though spoons are also common for soups and rice dishes.
- It's customary to thank the cook before and after eating — a sign of respect known as "gongchi" (恭吃).
Literature
Quanguo boasts a vibrant and diverse literary tradition, shaped by centuries of cultural synthesis and linguistic richness. Its literature reflects both the deep historical roots of the nation and its progressive embrace of a multilingual identity. From ancient classical poetry to contemporary multilingual novels, literature in Quanguo serves as a mirror of societal transformation, philosophical reflection, and emotional nuance.
Classical Tradition
The roots of Quanguo's literature lie in the classical literary canon, which emerged during the early dynastic eras. Much of this body of work was written in Classical Mandarin (文言文)—a refined literary form of Standard Mandarin used by scholars, poets, and philosophers. These classical texts are revered to this day and form a core part of the national school curriculum.
Key figures include:
- Lu Zeyuan (陸澤遠): An 8th-century philosopher-poet known for his melancholic mountain poetry, often compared to spiritual wanderings.
- Qiu Meilan (秋美蘭): A rare female poet of the late dynastic period whose floral allegories and introspective writing have seen renewed feminist interest in modern academia.
- The Songs of the Northern Wind (北風歌集): An anonymous anthology from the Taiming Plateau region blending indigenous oral epic forms with classical verse structure.
These early works often reflected Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucian influences, with themes centering on nature, duty, impermanence, and social order.
Modern and Contemporary Literature
The 20th century marked a literary golden age, driven by rising literacy rates, the influence of translated works, and political change. Modern Quanguo literature is multilingual, with works published in Standard Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and regional languages like Xishing and Taiming.
Key Genres and Movements:
- Social Realism (1940s–1970s): Focused on class struggle, war, and the rebuilding of society. Authors such as Han Shuren (韓書仁) and Mo Yeqing (莫葉青) depicted the lives of workers and soldiers during the civil strife and early reconstruction era.
- The Urban Modernist Wave (1980s–1990s): With rapid urbanization came a new generation of writers such as Liang Nanyun (梁南雲) and Kim Hae-sook (김해숙), whose Mandarin-Korean bilingual novels explored alienation, consumerism, and the spiritual emptiness of city life.
- The Multilingual Novel Movement (2000s–Present): Contemporary authors increasingly mix languages within their works, echoing the trilingual society. For instance:
- Sakura Lake (櫻湖) by Arai Junwei (新井俊偉) alternates chapters in Japanese and Mandarin.
- The Blue Valley Letters (靑谷書信) by Cho Eun-mi (조은미) blends Korean prose with Mandarin poetry, centered around a long-distance relationship during national service.
- Speculative Fiction & Eco-Literature: Inspired by Quanguo’s environmental politics, speculative works like “The Dams of Tomorrow” (未來之壩) by Teng Yufei (滕雨飛) merge sci-fi with ecological and philosophical concerns.
Minority Language Literature
The Xishing and Taiming languages, while lesser in volume, have produced a deeply spiritual and oral-based body of literature, now increasingly written and published thanks to cultural revitalization efforts.
- “Winds from the South”, a Xishing-language novel by Gao Linxu (高林旭), tells the coming-of-age story of a girl in the Tanbei mountains who hears the voices of the wind as ancestral spirits.
- “Lord and Master” by Ergentai (額仁泰), written in Taiming, is an epic family saga spanning generations of horse herders during the civil war, now taught in local schools.
Government-supported literary programs help translate these regional works into Mandarin, ensuring access while preserving their cultural identity.
National Recognition and Institutions
Literature is celebrated nationwide through festivals such as the Quanguo National Literary Week (全國文學週), and prestigious awards like the Dazhong Literary Prize (大眾文學獎) and Lishang Pen Award (禮尚筆獎).
Many young writers gain prominence through university literary magazines or online multilingual platforms such as Line and Trilingua, which publish serialized fiction in Mandarin, Korean, and Japanese.
Literature and Education
Students in Quanguo are exposed to a broad literary curriculum, including:
- Mandarin classics and modern prose
- Contemporary Japanese and Korean short fiction, as part of the Secondary language curriculum
- Regional folklore and epic poetry
- Global literary comparisons with translated works from the broader Polentic
This multilingual exposure has helped cultivate a national identity that is deeply literary, culturally fluent, and globally minded.
Media
Quanguo possesses one of the most advanced and diverse media landscapes in the world, characterized by its high degree of freedom, sophisticated production industries, and strong cultural exports. With a multilingual society and tech-savvy population, the country enjoys a media ecosystem that blends traditional values with cutting-edge digital innovation.
Television
The largest and most influential broadcaster is Lotus Public Broadcasting (LH/蓮花公共廣播公司), a publicly funded service with multiple national channels and language-specific stations, including:
- LH1, LH2, LH3: General programming, national news, national sports broadcasting and major cultural events
- LHK (韓): Korean-language channel broadcasting news, talk shows, and dramas
- LHJ (日): Japanese-language channel with educational and cultural content
- LHDonghua (動畫): Exclusively Animated Content.
Lotus is renowned for its high production standards and neutrality, much like its counterparts in other developed nations. It broadcasts nightly news in Mandarin, Korean, and Japanese, as well as regional bulletins in Xishing and Taiming where applicable.
Privately owned stations, such as Tianyu Broadcasting (天宇廣播) and Meidian Network (美電網), provide a wide range of commercial content, including drama serials, comedy, variety shows, and investigative journalism.
Film and Animation
Quanguo is home to a vibrant film industry centered in Rohai and Shoudu, with studios regularly producing works in multiple languages. Quanguo films often win awards at international film festivals for their emotional depth, visual elegance, and narrative complexity.
But perhaps most globally influential is the country’s animation industry, often referred to locally as Donghua (動畫).
Donghua and Manhua Culture
Quanguo is considered a global leader in animation (donghua) and graphic novels (manhua/漫畫). The stylized, story-driven, and often serialized format of these mediums has made them immensely popular at home and abroad.
Major studios include:
- Sunglow Pictures (旭光映畫) – Known for feature-length donghua films with sweeping visuals and mythological themes.
- Dazhou Animedia (大洲動畫) – A powerhouse in serialized animated shows, with international streaming distribution.
- BlueLine Comics (藍線漫畫) – The most popular manhua publisher, with titles in Mandarin, Korean, and Japanese.
Some iconic works include:
- "Lotus Requiem (蓮花安魂曲)" – A mystery manhua set in a fictional court of the Hanqiu Period.
- "Hoshi no Tabi (星の旅)" – A coming-of-age sci-fi donghua that blends soft pastel aesthetics with deep existential themes.
Digital Media and Social Networks
With near-universal internet access and advanced digital infrastructure, Quanguo has a thriving online media scene. Many social platforms and streaming services are homegrown, with massive domestic user bases:
- QChat (全聊) – The dominant messaging and social media app, used for everything from chatting to mobile payments
- Vyou (虛友) – A microblogging service known for trending debates and real-time updates
- DouziTV (豆子電視) – The largest video streaming platform, home to user-generated content and licensed series
- ShanYu (閃語) – A fast-growing short-video platform popular among teens and young adults
- ManYue (漫閱) – A manhua reading platform with multilingual translations, supporting indie creators
Streaming services also often offer trilingual subtitles (Mandarin/Korean/Japanese) by default, contributing to high rates of multilingual comprehension among viewers.
Radio and Podcasts
Though radio has declined in popularity among younger audiences, LHRadio and Minsheng FM (民聲) remain widely respected. Meanwhile, podcasts have surged in popularity, especially long-form interviews and fiction storytelling series. Popular genres include true crime, speculative fiction, and language learning.
Media Literacy and Regulation
Despite its liberal media environment, Quanguo maintains strict transparency regulations and fact-checking standards, especially for news media. The National Press Council (國家新聞理事會) monitors compliance with journalistic ethics, and defamation laws are well-enforced but do not limit press freedom.
Educational initiatives around media literacy are implemented nationwide, teaching students critical thinking in relation to news sources, AI-generated content, and digital safety.
National Holidays
| Date | Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day
(元旦,Yuándàn) |
Celebrating worldwide New Year according to the western calendar. |
| 1st day of the 1st Lunisolar month
(varies) |
Lunar New Year
(春節, Chūnjié) |
Major public holiday in Quanguo, usually 2 weeks around Lunar New Year are free nationwide to allow everyone to spend time and celebrate with their family and friends. |
| 7 March | Nation Day
(國日, Guó rì) |
Celebrating the unification of all Han countries in 1309, the first time Quanguo as a unified nation came into existance under the Meiying dynasty. |
| Around 20 March | Vernal Equinox Day
(春分, Chūnfēn) |
A day for the admiration of nature and the love of living things, often accompanied by the start of many flower festivals in the south of the country, gradually followed by northern prefectures as spring slowly makes it's way northward. |
| 5 May | Children's Day
(兒童節, Értóng jié) |
A day on which to celebrate the happiness of children and to reflect on their accomplishments. |
| 20 July | Marine Day
(海洋日, Hǎiyáng rì) |
A day of gratitude for the blessings of the oceans and hoping for the prosperity of Quanguo, on this day many families go out sailing together or participate in boat races. |
| 27 July | Lotus Day
(蓮花日, Liánhuā rì) |
The day of the Founding of the Federal Republic, Start of the prosperous and peaceful Lotus era, considered to be the most important day of the year along with lunar new year for many families. |
| 11 August | Mountain Day
(山日, Shān rì) |
A day on which to appreciate Quanguo's mountains and natural scenery, many summer festivals coincide with this day |
| Around 23 September | Autumnal Equinox Day
(秋分, Qiūfēn) |
A day on which to honor one's ancestors and remember the dead, as well as enjoy the start of the culinary autumn season and prepare the body for the harsher winter months to come. |
| 1 October | Sports Day
(運動日, Yùndòng rì) |
All schools nationwide and many offices organise sports events on this day, to enjoy sports and cultivate a healthy mind and body. |
| 3 November | Culture Day
(文化日, Wénhuà rì) |
A day on which to celebrate and appreciate the richness of Quanguo's culture, often with markets selling food and local specialties from all over the country. |
Sports
Sports hold a cherished place in the cultural life of Quanguo, with enthusiastic participation at the community level and strong support for national and international competitions. From baseball diamonds to packed football stadiums, the spirit of teamwork, discipline, and fair play is deeply ingrained in Quanguese society. Schools, universities, and corporations often sponsor teams, and sports festivals are key parts of regional and national celebrations.
Baseball
Baseball is the most popular sport in Quanguo, boasting a deep-rooted presence in both professional and amateur settings. Introduced in the early 20th century and widely promoted through schools and company teams, baseball evolved into a symbol of community pride and personal discipline.
The Quanguo Professional Baseball League (QPBL) is the premier professional competition, consisting of 10 regional teams, Among which
- Shoudu Guardians (守都守護者)
- Quanshu Tigers (泉州猛虎)
- Rohai Phoenix (濤海鳳凰)
- Lishang Scholars (禮尚學士)
- Meishou Mariners (梅首航海者)
Games are broadcast nationally and often draw tens of thousands of fans to open-air stadiums. Youth development is strong, with the National High School Baseball Championship (全國高校棒球選手権) held every summer in Shoudu, drawing comparisons to major cultural festivals in its scale and excitement.
Football
Though baseball holds the crown, football has carved out a strong presence in Quanguese sports culture, especially in urban centers and among younger fans. The top-tier competition, the Q1 League, consists of 16 clubs spanning the country, supported by a multi-tiered promotion and relegation system.
| Rank | Club | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Lotus FU | Shoudu, Minyan |
| 2 | Quanshu Chuhuai | Quanshu |
| 3 | Taizhou Gozhi | Taizhou |
| 4 | Meijiang FU | Meijiang |
| 5 | Kuaishi FU | Shenzu |
| 6 | Roguo Lions | Rohai |
| 7 | Black Panda FU | Huangli |
| 8 | Keishi Meiyuo FU | Taikuo |
| 9 | Shoudu Hanli FU | Shoudu, Leiyue |
| 10 | Jibeizhidanyu | Leiguoshi |
| 11 | Meirin FU | Jingsha |
| 12 | Tai Tigers | Beilitai |
The league operates on a spring-to-autumn season format and is known for vibrant local rivalries, with growing fanbases and regional support. The Q1 League also participates in international competitions across Nysos, gradually raising its international profile.
Other Popular Sports
Quanguo also boasts a thriving sporting landscape beyond baseball and football:
- Table Tennis (乒乓球) and Badminton (羽毛球): Widely played recreationally and competitively, with top-tier players often competing in international championships.
- Martial Arts (武術): Traditional styles such as Longquan Boxing and Taiming Wrestling are still practiced both for sport and cultural heritage.
- Track & Field: Quanguo has developed world-class athletes in sprinting, long-distance running, and jumping events, many of whom are cultivated through university sports programs.
- Esports: With its highly connected society and strong youth culture, esports—particularly strategy and MOBA games—have emerged as major professional competitions. Quanshu and Shoudu are considered esports hubs.
Education
Education in Quanguo is widely regarded as a cornerstone of its postwar development and continued prosperity. The system is rigorous, holistic, and deeply embedded in both Confucian values and modern pedagogical innovation.
Structure of the Education System
The national education system is overseen by the Ministry of Education and Technology (全國教育科技部), which sets nationwide curriculum standards while allowing prefectural education bureaus autonomy in implementation.
Education is compulsory for nine years, from Primary (小學) to the end of Junior Secondary School (國中).
School Levels:
- Kindergarten (幼稚園): Ages 3–6 (non-compulsory, but widely attended)
- Primary School (小學): Grades 1–6, Ages 6–12
- Junior Secondary (國中): Grades 7–9, Ages 12–15 (Compulsory education ends here)
- Senior Secondary (高中): Grades 10–12, Ages 15–18
- Higher Education: Universities and Colleges
Senior Secondary Education
Senior Secondary education is divided into General Academic High Schools and Vocational High Schools. Entrance is competitive, often requiring rigorous preparation and success in prefectural high school entrance exams.
General high schools focus on preparing students for University Entrance Examinations (全國大學入學考試), while vocational schools emphasize practical skills in areas like engineering, information technology, nursing, and hospitality.
Many schools are known for their strong club culture (部活文化), including music, sports, literature, and science, nurturing well-rounded students and team spirit.
Higher Education
Quanguo has a robust higher education sector, with prestigious national universities such as:
- Guanyue National University (官月國立大學) in Shoudu
- Quanshu Institute of Technology (泉州工科學院)
- Rohai International University (濤海國際大學)
- Lishang Arts and Humanities College (梅江人文學院)
Higher education is highly valued, and university acceptance is seen as a significant personal and family milestone. Admission is typically based on performance in national exams and personal interviews.
Scholarships are widely available for both academic excellence and financial need, and foreign language proficiency (particularly in Japanese and Korean) is a component of many university programs.
Multilingual Education
Reflecting Quanguo’s multilingual identity, the national curriculum mandates the study of either Japanese or Korean starting in the 3rd grade of primary school, with students choosing one as a secondary language. Many pursue fluency by graduation, enhancing international connectivity and job prospects.
In prefectures like Roguo and Taimingguo, Xishing and Taiming languages are taught as part of the local curriculum, and schools offer bilingual support for students who speak these at home.
Educational Values
The education system places a strong emphasis on:
- Civic responsibility and ethics (公民教育)
- STEM innovation: Supported by national initiatives and partnerships with tech firms
- Arts and Cultural Literacy: National programs encourage the study of Quanguese literature, calligraphy, classical music, and theatre
- Mental Health and Work-Life Balance: In recent decades, reforms have aimed to reduce academic pressure and promote well-being among students
Cram Culture
Despite reforms, “cram culture” (補習文化) remains prevalent, particularly in urban areas, with many students attending after-school classes or weekend prep schools (補習班) to prepare for competitive exams.
In recent years, alternative admissions programs and technical school routes have gained popularity, offering diverse paths to success.
Infrastructure
Few nations rival Quanguo when it comes to the scale, sophistication, and integration of its infrastructure. Decades of sustained investment—particularly since the dawn of the Golden Decades—have created a seamless network of high-speed railways, highways, airports, and ferry systems that interlace the country with remarkable efficiency. Transportation is not only vital to Quanguo’s economic success—it is a cornerstone of national identity and daily life.
Railways
At the heart of Quanguo’s infrastructure is the world’s largest and most advanced railway network, with millions relying on its reliability and speed every day. The majority of the system is operated by the national company QuanguoRail (QR), while several regional carriers manage local and suburban services under coordinated timetables and fare systems.
The QHSR
The crown jewel of QR’s operations is the Quanguo High-Speed Railway (QHSR), connecting all major urban centres with trains operating at an average of 360 km/h. These high-speed lines have revolutionized travel across the country, virtually eliminating the need for domestic air travel between cities.
The QHSR system began with the historic Nankai Line, inaugurated on 9 May 1965, linking Rohai and Shoudu in just four hours—less than half the time of the previous journey. The overwhelming success of the Nankai Line ignited the creation of an expansive national network. Today, passengers can travel from Rohai in the deep south to Jiming in the far north in just ten hours, all by rail.
Other Rail Services
While the QHSR dominates intercity travel, QR also operates a diverse range of services:
- Rapid Service: Limited (快速特急) and Local Express (區間快車): These serve mid-distance routes between regional hubs and smaller cities, often on shared high-speed and conventional tracks.
- Local Commuter Services (普通列車): Operated in conjunction with prefectural authorities and regional carriers, these trains form the backbone of daily travel within metropolitan areas and between towns.
All major train stations are fully integrated with local transit, offering easy transfers between high-speed, regional, and local services.
The Flower Card IC System
To further enhance the convenience of its extensive railway and public transportation network, Quanguo operates a unified IC card system known as the Flower Card Network (花卡系統). This smart card ecosystem allows passengers to seamlessly board trains, buses, ferries, and even make purchases at select retail locations nationwide. While the system is interoperable across all regions, each card retains a distinctive local identity, tied to a symbolic prefectural flower and regional branding.
Here are the main IC cards currently in use across Quanguo:
🌸 PeonyPass (牡丹通) – Roguo Prefecture & Southern Quanguo
Named after the peony, the emblematic flower of Roguo Prefecture, the PeonyPass is widely used throughout the south. Elegant in design and popular among both locals and tourists, the PeonyPass was the first regional IC card in Quanguo and helped pave the way for the nationwide Flower Card system.
🌊 LianhuaCard (蓮花卡) – Shoudu Metropolitan Region
The LianhuaCard, bearing the image of a delicate blue lotus, serves the capital Shoudu and its surrounding prefectures, including Haiguan and Meiguo. Known for its minimalist design and technical reliability, the LianhuaCard is the most widely used in the country, especially among commuters on the Local Service and metro networks around the capital.
🌼 MoLiCa (茉莉卡) – Quanshu Prefecture & Centre-North
Named after the fragrant jasmine flower, the MoLiCa is prevalent in Quanshu and surrounding areas. As Quanshu is Quanguo’s secondary economic engine, the MoliCard often features enhanced features for business travel, including integration with airport express lines and corporate billing systems.
❄️ MeihuaPass (梅花通) – Haiguan Prefecture & Chihei Region
The plum blossom, a symbol of endurance and quiet strength, graces the MeihuaPass, commonly used in the Haiguan region and the Chihei coast prefectures. The card is favored in areas with seasonal weather extremes, thanks to its rugged design and offline transaction capabilities in remote mountain towns and heritage sites.
🌹 QiangweiCard (薔薇卡) – Lanxiguo Coast & Shinto Cultural Region
Used predominantly in the Lanxiguo region, the QiangweiCard takes its name from the red rose, a flower often associated with devotion and spiritual beauty in the local culture. The card is designed with the needs of tourists in mind, offering discount packages for coastal shrines, onsen towns, and eco-parks.
🌺 FurongCa (芙蓉卡) – Gaoshi & Northern Prefectures
In the northern prefecture of Gaoshi, travelers use the FurongCa, named after the resilient hibiscus flower. Known for its sturdy construction and wide compatibility with regional bus operators, the FurongCard also supports winter tourism, including access to ski resorts and alpine villages in Taimingguo.
Nationwide Interoperability and Digital Integration
All Flower Cards are part of a national interoperability agreement, meaning that any of them can be used across the entire transportation system in Quanguo. Most major convenience stores, vending machines, and even taxis accept IC card payments. Additionally, all Flower Cards can be registered to mobile wallets for contactless payments via smartphones or smartwatches.
Tourists can obtain special edition versions of these cards at major stations, often adorned with regional landmarks or seasonal artwork. Card recharging is available at ticket machines, kiosks, convenience stores, and through the QR Transit app.
The Flower Card system exemplifies the fusion of technology and regional identity that defines Quanguo’s infrastructure: efficient, elegant, and rooted in cultural pride.
Highways and Roads
Complementing the rail network is an expansive National Highway System (國道網) that links all prefectural capitals and most medium-sized cities. These high-capacity roads are toll-regulated and maintained by the Ministry of Transport, ensuring consistent standards of safety and efficiency.
In addition, Prefectural Routes (縣道) connect smaller municipalities, towns, and rural areas. Known for their scenic views and frequent rest stations, these routes are especially vital in mountainous inland regions and coastal zones where rail access may be limited.
Air Travel
Though rail dominates domestic travel, air transport remains vital for international connectivity and for trips that require crossing the entire length of Quanguo. The country maintains a network of regional airports, with eight major international airports serving as gateways to the world:
- [RHL] Rohai Lihua Airport – The primary international hub of southern Quanguo.
- [TNP] Tanpei Airport – Serving the island of Tanbei, popular with international tourists.
- [SGY] Shoudu Guanyue Airport and [STS] Shoudu Taishan Airport – Twin airports managing the enormous international traffic of the capital region.
- [QCY] Quanshu Chianyin Airport – The main airport of Quanshu, Quanguo’s second city and industrial powerhouse.
- [CSI] Chishi Airport – Linking western Quanguo to both domestic and international destinations.
- [LNS] Lanshu Airport – Serving the picturesque Lanxiguo coast, a growing tourist hotspot.
- [TZB] Taizhou Bei Airport – The northern air gateway for the colder regions of Quanguo.
International carriers and domestic airlines alike operate frequent services from these airports, many of which are integrated with nearby high-speed rail stations for multimodal travel.
Quanguo has several Major Airlines: of which the following are the most prominent on the market
Lotus Airways (蓮華航空 / Liánhuá Hángkōng)
Type: National Flag Carrier
Hub: [SGY] Shoudu Guanyue Airport
Overview:
Lotus Airways is the prestigious national carrier of Quanguo. Known for its exceptional service standards, extensive international routes, and cultural branding, the airline symbolizes Quanguo's elegance and technological prowess. It operates long-haul flights to major global hubs and maintains premium lounges in every international airport across the country. Its signature lotus emblem reflects its national identity and Shoudu origin.
Donghai Airlines (東海空網 / Dōnghǎi Kōngwǎng)
Type: Full-Service International Airline
Hub: [QCY] Quanshu Chianyin Airport
Overview:
Based in the bustling eastern economic capital Quanshu, Donghai Airlines is a major full-service international airline. It specializes in business travel routes, linking Quanguo with financial centers around the globe. The airline offers luxury seating classes and business lounges tailored to corporate travelers and international delegates.
SakuraJet (櫻航 / Yīng Háng)
Type: Low-Cost International Airline
Hub: [RHL] Rohai Lihua Airport
Overview:
Operating from the southern hub of Rohai, SakuraJet is Quanguo’s leading budget international airline. With a focus on affordability and high-frequency routes to nearby countries, it caters to tourists, students, and budget-conscious travelers. Despite its low prices, SakuraJet is known for its punctuality and youthful branding, popular among young travelers.
Beihan Air (北漢航空 / Běihàn Hángkōng)
Type: Domestic Carrier
Region: Northern Quanguo (Gaoshi & Taizhou)
Hub: [TZB] Taizhou Bei Airport
Overview:
Serving the northern colder regions, Beihan Air offers reliable year-round access to remote communities and ski resorts. It is equipped with a fleet of rugged aircraft for high-altitude and winter-weather operations. It’s popular among domestic tourists heading to alpine retreats or traditional hot spring towns.
Yudao Air (玉道航空 / Yùdào Hángkōng)
Type: Domestic Carrier
Region: Central & Western Quanguo (Haiguan & Lanshu regions)
Hub: [LNS] Lanshu Airport
Overview:
Operating in the central cultural heartlands, Yudao Air focuses on connecting regional capitals and cultural heritage zones. Known for its tranquil interior aesthetics and traditional in-flight meals, it appeals especially to senior citizens, pilgrims, and history tourism circuits. Yudao's brand blends classical motifs with efficient domestic service.
TanbeiAir (潭北空運 / Tánběi Kōngyùn)
Type: Regional & Domestic Carrier
Region: Tanpei & Southern Coastal Prefectures
Hub: [TNP] Tanpei Airport
Overview:
This airline provides vital connectivity between Tanbei Island and mainland Quanguo. In addition to its regular ferry-replacement services, it also offers sightseeing flights over coastal landscapes and coral reefs. With seasonal peaks, it’s a key operator during national holidays and vacation seasons.
Maritime and River Transport
Quanguo’s extensive coastline and broad rivers support a vibrant network of ferry services. These are especially common in:
- Coastal prefectures where island hopping and sea travel remain essential for local life.
- Major rivers, such as the Lanhe, Shuhe and Qianhe, where ferries offer both passenger and cargo services, often integrated with tourism circuits and regional commuter needs.
- Historical Canals of Central Quanguo, where sightseeing can be done on various traditional overnight services, going from city to city.
Municipal ferry services are often subsidized and operated in cooperation with local subprefectural governments, ensuring affordability and sustainability.
Energy
Quanguo has earned global recognition for its forward-thinking energy policies, achieving an impressive balance between technological development and environmental stewardship. Over the past several decades, the country has shifted away from carbon-heavy energy production and embraced a multi-pronged strategy focused on clean, reliable, and sustainable power sources. This transition is a cornerstone of Quanguo’s broader national commitment to green modernization and climate resilience.
Quanguo’s national energy grid is powered by a diverse portfolio that includes:
- Hydroelectric power (35%)
- Nuclear energy (22%)
- Wind power (18%)
- Solar energy (15%)
- Geothermal, biomass, and others (5%)
- Fossil fuels (5%, largely phased out except for strategic backup reserves)
The state-run Quanguo National Energy Commission (QNEC) oversees the regulation, investment, and coordination of energy development across prefectures, working closely with private innovation hubs and local governments.
Hydroelectric Power
The mountainous interior regions of Quanguo, rich in fast-flowing rivers and seasonal rainfall, have long been harnessed for hydropower, supplying clean electricity to both rural and urban prefectures. The three flagship dam reservoirs stand as engineering marvels:
- Chuxiao Lake Dam (楚霄水壩): Located in the rugged eastern highlands of Xibei, this dam is not only a major energy producer but also a regional source of freshwater and flood control.
- Qianhai Reservoir (淺海水庫): Located further upstream the Qianhe, this facility powers large swaths of western-central Quanguo, while also supporting aquaculture and eco-tourism.
- Leshan Dam (乐山壩): A newer installation in the northwest, responsible for the decarbonisation of the majority of western Quanguo, helping to stabilize energy flow across the grid.
Nuclear Energy
Quanguo’s nuclear program is tightly regulated and highly modernized, with its first reactors coming online in the 1980s as part of a national push to reduce coal dependency. Today, a series of medium-capacity next-gen nuclear plants support industrial centers like Shoudu, Quanshu, and Jiming, providing stable base-load power. Public support remains high due to transparent safety protocols and a record of clean operation.
Wind Energy
The coastal prefectures of Gaoshi, Lanxiguo, Leiban and Gaoguan have embraced wind power with enthusiasm. Vast offshore and highland wind farms have become a common sight:
- Haiyu Wind Array (海雨風區): Off the coast of Leiban, this floating wind farm is one of the largest in the continent.
- Lanxi Highlands Project: Mountain ridge installations feeding eco-friendly tourist areas, often co-owned by local subprefectures.
- Northern Coast Wind Corridor: A heavily subsidized wind route running from Minshuan to Shiming, part of the “Northern Green Belt” infrastructure program.
Solar Power
Southern Quanguo, especially Roguo and Meiquan prefectures, enjoy high solar irradiance year-round. The government’s solar initiative, launched in 2005, has led to widespread adoption of photovoltaic panels on residential, commercial, and government buildings.
- Tanpei Solar Basin: A massive utility-scale project covering vast arid plains inland of Tanpei.
- Rohai Urban Solar Grid: Integrated solar surfaces on transit shelters, schools, and rooftops feeding into a localized smart grid.
Solar energy plays a particularly important role in energy equity, bringing clean electricity to remote communities once reliant on diesel or biomass fuels.
Innovation, Storage & The Future
Quanguo continues to lead in energy innovation, investing in:
- Grid-scale battery storage and pumped hydro systems
- Smart grid technology for real-time demand balancing
- Hydrogen pilot projects for heavy industry and transport
- Cross-prefectural transmission lines to stabilize renewable variability
The country’s long-term energy goal is a fully decarbonized national grid by 2040, a target it is well on track to meet.
Economy
Economic Blossoming of Quanguo
Once torn apart by political unrest and civil conflict, the nation of Quanguo emerged from the turmoil of the Quanling Revolution and the Second National Reunification War into an era of prosperity now remembered as the Golden Decades (1967–1994). During this transformative period, Quanguo developed into the polentic’s most advanced economy, anchored in its world-class infrastructure, booming export sector, and revolutionary innovation in manufacturing and electronics.
Reconstruction and the Roots of Growth
Following the proclamation of the Federal Republic of Quanguo in 1942, the new government under the Democratic People's Party (Minzhudang) prioritized both infrastructure rebuilding and economic modernisation. Massive public works projects reconnected the fractured nation—new road systems, electrification, and a state-of-the-art high-speed rail network bound the regions into a functional economic whole.
Social policies laid the groundwork for universal education, healthcare, and welfare, creating a highly literate and skilled workforce ready to fuel an industrial boom. The export-oriented strategy of the central government combined with key partnerships between government agencies and private enterprise launched a coordinated wave of economic development that spurred massive productivity and innovation.
The Industrial Heartlands
The economic centre of Quanguo runs along the Nankai Line from Quanshu in the north to Shoudu in the southeast, with Meijiang in the centre. This region, also known as the Nankai Belt, emerged as the hub of manufacturing, logistics, and financial activity.
Key cities include:
- Shoudu – the administrative and logistical nerve centre, housing financial institutions and major state coordination offices.
- Lishang – a cultural and academic capital known for R&D and innovation, home to leading technical universities and research institutes.
- Meijiang – a manufacturing giant, specializing in automotive, robotics, and consumer electronics.
- Quanshu – the nation's industrial port, facilitating heavy industry, machinery exports, and shipping logistics.
- Daihan – a coastal tech and communications hub, where many modern start-ups and digital infrastructure firms emerged during the 2010s.
The Titans of Industry
The rise of Quanguo’s economy was made possibly by several important industrial conglomerates—firms that pioneered electronics, precision machinery, and semiconductors during the Golden Decades and remain influential today. Many of these companies developed from postwar reconstruction initiatives and public-private partnerships.
Here are some of the major players:
- Qingsen Technologies (青森科技) Headquarters: Meijiang Initially founded to manufacture radio components, Qingsen grew into one of the world’s largest producers of consumer electronics and home appliances. Its flagship line of Q-Smart handhelds and display technologies became ubiquitous across Quanguo and later abroad.
- Hongzhi Electric (宏智電業) Headquarters: Quanshu A giant in electrical and heavy industry, Hongzhi was responsible for powering much of Quanguo’s postwar industrialisation. Its innovations in industrial motors and energy-efficient systems became central to factory modernisation nationwide.
- Linghua Semiconductors (凌華半導體) Headquarters: Lishang A crown jewel in Quanguo’s tech portfolio, Linghua pioneered microchip production in the 1970s. It developed its first proprietary processor architecture in 1979, and by the late '80s had positioned itself as a key global player in advanced semiconductors.
- Shenzu Precision Works (神祖精工) Headquarters: Taikuo Specialising in optics, robotics, and fine machinery, Shenzu became known for its intricate manufacturing capabilities. Its components were critical to both domestic electronics and industrial robotics.
- Yuanxing Innovations (遠星創新) Headquarters: Daihan Originally a government-supported lab focused on communications, Yuanxing turned into a tech titan after the liberalisation of the digital market in the early '80s. It developed some of the first Quanguo-made computing systems and later pioneered early mobile data networks.
- Shaliao Industries (沙寮實業公司) Headquarters: Shoudu The privatised continuation of the State Railway Company, Shaliao is responsible for the success of the Quanguo railway culture, with the company having a large role in the manufacturing of local and rapid trains used by a majority of commuters every day, as well as expertise necessary for the development of the Quanguo High Speed Railway Network.
The Post-Golden Economy
Though the Golden Decades ended with the global financial crisis of 1994, the foundations laid by these years continue to define Quanguo’s economy. Strategic investments in sustainability, digitalisation, and public transport modernisation have allowed the nation to weather economic storms and continue growing in the 21st century.
Modern Quanguo leads the world in green manufacturing, AI integration in supply chains, and smart-city development. The Lotus Economy, as it is sometimes called today, is one that fuses high-tech capability with cultural resilience—anchored by a deep-rooted history and propelled by an unceasing drive toward innovation.