Hengdu Republic

The Qiongzhu Republic was a self-proclaimed independent entity that existed during the Warlord Era from 1943 to 1964. Through its existence, it was parliamentary democracy controlling the Qiongzhu Islets. The republic was dissolved through the Siege of Qiongzhu, as the newly-established New Bai Empire forcibly annexed the islets in 1964.

With the collapse of the Fascist regime and the Xiongjing Authority (Central Clique) being unable to exercise its authority beyond its immediate regions, the Republic was established on 1 May 1943. The republic managed to fend off numerous incursions by fascist remnants and repealed a communist uprising in 1944. The Republic was able to defend itself using the former fascists' military installations and military assistance from the Federal States, Kaosha and Cinasia.

The Republic eventually collapsed during the Siege, with the New Bai Empire taking advantage of the volatile political situation during the waning days of the Republic. The Republic suffered political and civil unrest, with a worsening economic situation not least due to the Siege. The Republic eventually surrendered to the Empire on 4 January 1964. Most of the Republic leadership were executed for treason and martial law was imposed on the islands until 1985.