Kanglapo

The Socialist Republic of Kanglapo (Kanglapolish: ᥞᥣᥐᥚᥨ-ᥛᥤᥢ ᥐᥨᥒᥐᥣᥒᥞᥣᥖ ᥘᥣ ᥐᥣᥒᥘᥣᥙᥨ Sakpo'min Konkangsat la Kanglapo), or simply Kanglapo, is a communist state in Northern Archanta. To its west and north are the Bai Empire and Kinglavia, and to its south is Huaxia. Approximately half of the country's population resides in urban cities in the south, including the capital Nandacheongfu, Samchincheong and Czhong-cheonging. The official language of the nation is Kanglapolish, which has many regional dialects, with the Kanglapolish Kosh being its currency.

The Katayans formed an early kingdom in the 8th century after a treaty was signed that united the Katayan tribes in the land. As the Kingdom of Lishming, the tribes joined the Bai Empire in the 13th century as a tributary state. The Katayans later fell under Surian control in 1623 through the Lin-Surian Wars. Kanglapo attained independence in 1808, but its early history as an independent nation-state was marked by political and socio-economic upheaval. While Kanglapo stabilised and modernised under the dictatorship of Cha Ming, his death sparked another succession crisis, leading to a communist revolution led by Tak Ning Lei.

Kanglapo was one of the major participants of the War of Fellow Brothers, and actively supported Bai communists resisting the Fascist Regime. Approximately six million Katayans perished during the war. After the War, the period of dictatorship under Ming Sa Hing continued until his death. Succeeded by Li Ching Sam, Kanglapo liberalised and modernised under key socialist principles, and transformed into a technologically-advanced developed country driven by a highly educated and skilled workforce today.

Communist rule
On 28 August 1901, Tak Ning Lei and the Revolutionary Workers' Party of Kanglapo formerly proclaimed the establishment of the Socialist Republic of Kanglapo after communist forces captured Nandacheongfu, ending the Kanglapolish Civil War. In exchange for his life, the last Republic President Lon Yun surrendered to the communists and continued to work in the new communist government until his death.

Tak's priority was to resolve the social and economic woes of the country while dealing with factionalism within his party. The new administration embarked on a mass campaign of collectivisation and nationalisation of farms and large-scale industry and redistributed land among the peasantry. To combat mass illiteracy, a literacy campaign was initiated and Tak issued a decree stipulating that the government would guarantee free, secular education for all children in Kanglapo. Tak also went on to develop the country's infrastructure, constructing railways while planning a national potable water system.

A faction of the Revolutionary Party, led by Ming Losk Fun, criticised Tak's economic policies as too moderate and centralist and also called for the abolishment of institutionalised religion in the country. However, Tak, as a devout Christian, feared open revolts as the Kanglapolish Christic Church was a key ally of the communists and had its influence in Kanglapo. Tak also argued that the economic centralisation was temporary to industrialise the country.

Another faction led by Zhen San Song critiqued the decline of democratic institutions in Kanglapo, following Tak's decree closing down "counter-revolutionary" opposition media outlets and suspending elections for the presidency. As many as 300,000 people were also sent to re-education camps to "rehabilitate" and "conform" to the new socialist society; many endured torture, starvation, and disease while being forced to perform hard labour.

Tak's death in 1906 led to a political struggle between Ming and Zhen. Ming, with the support of Tak's successor Lik Ti Kong, eventually managed to outmanoeuvre Zhen, suppress all opposition factions and consolidate power in his hands to become the country's dictator by the 1910s. Ming continued and accelerated Tak's economic policies of a centralised command economy, industrialisation of the largely rural country, and collectivisation of its agriculture. During this period of rapid economic and social change, millions were sent to penal labour camps, including many political convicts for suspected or real opposition to Ming's rule.

The transitional disorganisation of the country's agriculture, combined with the harsh state policies and a drought, led to a famine that killed up to 420,000 people. Still, historians acknowledged that Kanglapo under Ming Losk Fun managed to transform from a largely agrarian economy to a major industrial powerhouse within a short span of time. By 1911, the first major railway from Nandacheongfu to Czhongcheongging was completed, with new industrial centres established at the coasts and the previously undeveloped northern region.

War of Fellow Brothers
Border conflicts between Bai and Kanglapo continued under communist rule, with border skirmishes intensifying under Bai Chancellor Yu Shanliu's rule, a staunch anti-communist. The Bai Empire refused to recognise the new communist government and continued to support the remnant of the Kanglapolish Republic Government-in-exile based in Port Dunghoi. Bai and Kanglapo began a major buildup of forces along the border – Kanglapo fortified its border towns and districts and stationed as many as 600,000 troops, while Bai stationed 400,000 troops on its side of the border.

Following Yu's removal and the Yongren Emperor supporting the Bai socialists, ties began to improve for a short while, until the 1922 Bai Fascist takeover. Still, Yu, as President of the self-proclaimed Bai National Republic, remained committed to maintaining "regional peace" with Kanglapo. Both sides signed the Ming–Bo Non-Aggression Pact in 1925 that put a brief halt to border skirmishes and allowed the resumption of trade between Bai and Kanglapo. This, however, didn't prevent the escalation of tensions as Kanglapo provided asylum to the Yongren Emperor, and Bai border incursions continued from 1928 until Yu launched the full-scale invasion of Kanglapo in 1932.

Ming Losk Fun died in 1931, leaving his son Ming Sa Hing to lead the country through the Bai invasion. While the Fascist forces were initially successful, the lack of supplies led to their halt in attacks, and the Fascists were sorely defeated in the Battle of Nandacheongfu. Kanglapo began to openly support the Bai rebels, supporting Chen Yijing's rise as commander and sending its best-trained and well-equipped troops to assist in the War against the fascists. Kanglapo also provided logistical and intelligence support that eventually led to the Fascists' surrender in 1942.

Government
Kanglapo is a federal one-party socialist directorial republic governed by the Kanglapolish Communist Party (KKP). According to its 2012 constitution, it is a self-described revolutionary and socialist state "governed by Christic principles". Nevertheless, its economic policies have grown increasingly capitalist following economic reforms in the 1980s and 90s. While other political parties exist, the KKP remains the dominant party, asserting its role in all branches of the country's politics and society.

The Kanglapolish Council of State Affairs is a 12-member committee, with each representative elected from each of the 12 states. The President of Kanglapo is elected from among the committee, traditionally in rotation and for a one-year term; the President chairs the government and executes representative functions. The Council of State Affairs outlines collective federal policy goals and objectives, while also addressing concerns on the state and federal levels.

Legislative power is held by the unicameral National Supreme Assembly. Its 478 members are elected every five years by universal suffrage. Only political organisations, workers and trade unionist parties affiliated with or endorsed by the KKP are permitted to contest in elections. The prime minister is the head of government, presiding over a council of ministers composed of five deputy prime ministers and the heads of 26 ministries and commissions.

Foreign Relations
Kanglapo has diplomatic relations with a considerable number of countries, including its neighbours Bai Empire and Huaxia.

Geography
Kanglapo is located in Northern Archanta between the latitudes 17° and 21°N and the longitudes 149° and 150°E, covering a total area of X km2.

List of states and capitals
Kanglapo is divided into twelve constituent states, constitutionally defined to have mutually equal in rights and duties within the federation. Federal subdivisions are further divided into cities and districts.

Religion
Officially Kanglapo is a Christic state; the Christic movement is Kanglapo's official religion. The government of Kanglapo declares itself a Christic communist state, which differentiates itself from other communist states which are largely officially atheist. Nevertheless, other religions have been tolerated, but the infamous Inam Purges of the 1980s and the most recent Purity Movement in 2011 questioned the freedom of religion in the country.