[color=gold][b][u]Liberation of China[/u][/b][/color] ---------------- [b]Liu the Confucian Lion:[/b] [i](narrating in English)[/i] Liu the Confucian Lion speaking. With all the stupid things Jinping's administration is doing, especially with all these video game crises we are having (or so the government claims), I felt it was not a question of if, but when, I was going to take over the country. After all, I am a parallel of Leo the Patriotic Lion, and what happens to one lion virtually happens to all of us, more or less. Some of his parallels have already held office, and some have gone smoothly, while others (most notably France's Leonce the Romantic Lion and Canada's Levi the Mountee Lion) have their reputations ruined forever (or so they thought) because of the meltdown's they've had. Leonid the Cold Lion of Russia has not held office yet, but his meltdown was the worst of the meltdowns. [b]Leonid the Cold Lion:[/b] [i](narrating)[/i] And while my fine was set at USD$3,000 by the commanding officer (Super C), I actually paid him five times the amount (after seeing if I had the money, and I did), and now I'm down to almost nothing in my bank account. Don't get me wrong; I'm working overtime to gain that money back, but I'm also doing community service as a punishment for losing my temper. I also wish I could buy a new conscience, because the one I have now will never let me live down anything. [b]Leo the Patriotic Lion:[/b] [i](narrating)[/i] I do not see why Leonid felt he had to pay five times the amount when the Commander only charged him the one payment. That itself was worthy of another demerit, but the community service is reinforcing that. [b]Super C:[/b] [i](narrating)[/i] When I charge my recruits a fine, I only expect that amount. "Don't bankrupt yourself!" I said to Leonid. "It wasn't that bad, was it?" He thinks it was that bad. On the other hand, it's more money for charity, and one I frequently give the fine money to is Project Fit America. Type that into your Google search bar for more information. [b]Liu:[/b] [i](narrating in English)[/i] Now to get where we're going with this. The latest of China's laws forbid any gaming except in between 8 and 9 p.m. on weekends, and on holidays. They were that desparate to get the youth away from the screens. ("We might as well just ban television!" I sarcastically thought to myself.) It also doesn't help that the government thinks it has to know everything about everybody and what they are doing. The concept of Big Brother (from the book [i]1984[/i]) does not work; it is unethical, irresponsible, and unbiblical. Yet they were doing it anyways. Our Forsythians tried to help in the form of Flying Youxia leading his Forsythian-Chiense marching bands conducting after-school performances, and while it did work for some, it wasn't working for others. He and the other Chinese G-52s (including me) would be in violation of the Code of Conduct if we helped enforce those gaming laws. To get around this law, however, a small group of American business investors were selling American VPNs (virtual private networks) to the rebellious youth, and it allowed them to play their games beyond the time limit. When the government discovered this, and I don't know how they discovered it, they really threw a tantrum, but when the public discovered this, protests emerged, and people began to demand Jinping be impeached, and even jailed, and me take his place. One thing led to another, and it was all going downhill for us. (It also was all going horribly wrong for the Russians, but that's a different story.) I'm not going to give any more spoiler alerts, so let's get on with the highlights now. We pick up in Washington, D.C., USA, where the latest American G-52s and their allies arrive at the White House. ------------ ------------ ------------ *Washington, D.C., USA* *Later, the Drummer Dogs arrive in DC and wait in front of the White House.* [b]Shadow Hunter:[/b] President Zanicchi! We have some guests at the front door who call themselves the Drummer Dogs. [b]Zax:[/b] More of those percussion guys? It seems like all the drummers from Wildcat City are coming here more often these days. [b]Zachary/Zihao:[/b] DC is a very appropriate city for all those marching bands these days. [b]Leo:[/b] Ah! The Drummer Dog triplets. They are the latest G-52s that the Commander cleared off his USA Waiting List. *to Zax* It might sure seem that way, Zax, but I think the only reason this is happening is due to the fact they're actual G-52s. You may bring them in. *There are actually a total of nine golden retriever dogs, who form the Golden Fife and Drum Corps. There are four fifes, three snare drums, and two bass drums. The three dogs that play a snare drum are the actual G-52s. The dogs are at attention.* [b]Zax:[/b] *To the Secret Service agents.* You can let them in! [b]Secret Service Agents:[/b] Yes, sir! *The Secret Service opens the doors to let the Drummer Dog Triplets and their siblings in.* [b]Mechayote:[/b] More marching band furries as usual. [b]Zachary/Zihao:[/b] That's usually a typical day under the Zanicchi Administration here. Welcome to the White House! Big place, isn't it? *The dogs keep in step as they walk inside. They have their instruments with them but do not play; this is another staple of the Zanicchi Administration.* [b]Drummer Dog 1:[/b] It certainly is, and what an honor it is to be here. [b]Drummer Dog 2:[/b] *to Zachary* And how do you do? It's nice to meet a fellow Army Engineer who also beats a drum and leads parades. [b]Drummer Dog 3:[/b] We are the Golden Fife and Drum Corps. [b]Zachary/Zihao:[/b] Ah, yes; I lead the US Coyote Drum and Bugle Corps. Being from Virginia, it makes me glad that we are close to this capital of ours. [b]Zax:[/b] Quite a band, I must say. ------ [b]Leo:[/b] [i](narrating)[/i] They were indeed. Meanwhile, here's the next of crazy ideas China was trying. --------- *Beijing, China* *Due to the government's desperate attempts to control the video gaming industry, politicians decide to hike up excise taxes on video gaming equipment. This causes some companies that produce such equipment to move to Canada and America to escape such taxes and make it easier to produce better products for less.* [b]Politician 1:[/b] *In Chinese* It had to be done! Only the government should have the best of such technologies. Computers are for work and productivity; not for little kids to abuse them through American VPNs to bypass our filters, so they can play video games day and night everyday! [b]Politician 2:[/b] *In Chinese* Any kid that does this shall have their computer confiscated as well! Flying Youxia! What's your plan since you're here? [b]Flying Youxia:[/b] *In Chinese* First off, we are G-52 superheroes; our focus is to save people from danger. We can't carry out this law ourselves as they may come in conflict with the G-52 Code of Conduct. What I can do as a Krieglandonian-Chinese is to lead after-school marching bands for children to participate with and preach to them their morals and duties. That's what I can do. [b]Politician 2:[/b] *In Chinese* Whatever it takes to get kids off the games late at night or in the middle of the day. You know what we expect. Our dear President Jinping will say the same. [b]Politician 3:[/b] *In Chinese* We will do whatever it takes to keep our children on the right track at all costs. Teens should spend more time learning about job skills and trades, not video games! ------------ [b]Liu:[/b] [i](narrating in English)[/i] That was another mistake, but all I could do was let them make idiots of themselves. All the while, because I was writing angry newspaper columns, and the newspapers were publishing them out of an irrational fear of me, I was working on another one. It was a way for me to rant without losing my temper, and the Cat of Steel was not dinging me for it. [b]Super C:[/b] [i](narrating)[/i] It's a good thing I don't speak Chinese, even though I have the Avenger to translate. However, his opinion articles were legit, and I did actually approve them prior to him submitting them for publication. ------------- *USA* [b]Drummer Dog 1:[/b] We are honored. The nine of us hail from Wildcat City, but you probably guessed that. ---------------- *China* [b]Politician 4:[/b] *in Chinese* Forget Jinping; what is Liu going to say? He's furious! [b]Politician 5:[/b] *in Chinese* Maybe on the inside, but not on the outside. *Meanwhile, at his home, Liu ponders over what to write next if he writes another angry newspaper column.* [b]Liu:[/b] *to himself, but in English* Okay, keep calm. You have to set a good example, even though your government has become the laughing stock of the universe. And the Russians thought they had troubles! There has to be a better way than taking away the computers; what if the adults need them to work? If only the kids were playing musical instruments! ------------- *USA* [b]Zax:[/b] Almost every drummer and marching band member here are from that city, too. DC is quite the place for them, as well as a very appropriate one. [b]Konrad:[/b] *Is reading a newspaper about America's explosive economic and technological growth against China.* Wow; didn't think we'd speed that far ahead. I also see some new faces here, too. -------- *China* [b]Politician 6:[/b] *In Chinese* We either have tenacious bratty kids paying the Americans for VPN services so they can livestream themselves playing video games all night, or we make these laws and save their lives! What would you rather have? [b]Silk Tigress:[/b] *In Chinese* Just remember that we Chinese G-52s are more concerned about the CNG crisis in Macao than this. I cannot help enforce these laws, as they are not only beyond my duties, but also in conflict with the G-52 Code of Conduct. If you want to make these laws, go ahead. Just understand that I must abide by the Code of Conduct. [b]Politician 4:[/b] *In Chinese* I really hope our Forsythian marching bands can save our kids from the internet. The internet is loaded with garbage, and those American tricksters are trying to lure them into buying for VPN services to bypass our firewalls. Zanicchi won't care, because that's money going into his country. In fact, he's probably showering himself with our money, because we still have too many stupid kids buying American VPN services. [b]Politician 7:[/b] *In Chinese* Ugh; that lion is an opportunist. He'll find ways to profit off of us one way or another. That's how America grows their Space Force. [b]Politician 8:[/b] *In Chinese* And with the tables turned against us, the Americans are going to laugh at our laws from all angles. The Americans are opportunists; they will find a way! ------------------- [b]Leo:[/b] [i](narrating)[/i] The politician was lying, but then again, all of them are liars, aren't they? I was not showering myself with that money. But that wasn't what upset me; what upset me was how many of these politicians were quitting only to have the Forsythians take their place, and some even took their own lives! Suicide is enough to make a grown lion cry! Also, I didn't know what was happening myself until just now. Nor did I know that our own military, alongside several other country's military personnel, were assisting in selling the VPNs. -------------- *USA* [b]Drummer Dog 1:[/b] What better place for us to play our fife and drum music? *Leo dials up that same article on his tablet. It's not the work tablet he uses, but a different tablet somebody gave him as a gift.* [b]Leo:[/b] I didn't think we'd get that far ahead either. I'm just praying Liu doesn't blow up because it says here there's a growing number of Chinese kids paying us for VPN services so they can live stream themselves playing video games all day and all of the night. That's why they're making these ridiculous laws that wouldn't fly here in the States. If, for whatever reason, Congress tries to make a law about something like that, instant veto! [b]Tom:[/b] And probably a unanimous declaration that the law is unconstitutional if it is overridden by a two-thirds majority. [b]Drummer Dog 2:[/b] I thought you were hostile towards video games. [b]Leo:[/b] I was at first because I didn't want our youth turning into obese slobs, just as they would from watching television all the time. My attitude changed once I started listening to the soundtracks of certain video games, and that even includes ones the Code of Conduct we G-52s go by do not allow us to play. The Commander (Super C) doesn't have problems if all we do is listen to the music, and I must say [i]Halo[/i] actually has a pretty good soundtrack. [b]Tom:[/b] Someone's got to write the music, after all. [b]Drummer Dog 2:[/b] Okay, that makes sense. Do you have a favorite video game song, then? [b]Leo:[/b] I think the one I'm always drawn towards is the song for "Bomb-Omb Battlefield," which comes from [i]Super Mario 64.[/i] *He continues to read the news article.* -------------------- *China* *Liu goes ahead and writes another newspaper column, but instead of griping about the laws, his gripe is about how China, over 5,000 years old, has failed to show significant progress because of its choice to embrace communism instead of capitalism, and thus, why the Americans are the best people in the world. But he doesn't say his people are the worst. He doesn't nominate any country as the worst people. Because the nation fears him and does everything he says as if he is an absolute dictator, a result of how CNG shapes everybody's mindset, the newspapers publish it.* --------------- *Washington D.C., USA* [b]Konrad:[/b] Don't forget that there's a lot of Chinese adult gamers too not just the kids. Much to my surprise, many Chinese adult gamers have been in contact with our troops in their gaming sessions. A lot of them have lengthy gaming online sessions with our Space Force guardians too. [b]Zax:[/b] And some of us handed them links and QR codes to our VPN services so they can keep bypassing and hiding from their firewalls? [b]Konrad:[/b] Yup! California has seen enormous growth of VPN companies. [b]Zachary/Zihao:[/b] That's money from the world coming to our pockets. ------- *Beijing, China* *The government reacts with mixed emotions to the newspaper column and suggests a controversial idea on cracking down internet communications coming out of China.* [b]Politician 1:[/b] *In Chinese* We have the most adult gamers in this world. Many of them are talking to the American gamers. A good number of those Americans are soldiers, and I have a feeling that they're trying to smooth talk our people into leaking some secrets to them. It is likely those Americans are selling our people VPN services, too. [b]Silk Tigress:[/b] *In Chinese* If they're leaking forbidden info to the Americans, I may help. Unless there is discussion of blatant criminal activity, I can't do anything about it due to the G-52 Code of Conduct. Again, I'm more concerned about the CNG crisis in Macao than this online chit-chat and VPN drama. [b]Guzheng Guardian:[/b] *In Chinese* Unfortunately, I cannot go to America and attack their VPN companies as that's a criminal act. VPN companies are legal in America, so this would be on Leo and as far as I know, Leo can't do anything about it. As long our people voluntary pay for these services, he won't care, because that's money coming to America. Nothing I can do, sadly. I can lead after-school bands to get kids to focus on things outside of video games, but that's about it. I cannot go to their homes and look into their computers, as that's also a violation of the G-52 Code of Conduct. We will not breach the privacy of our citizens just to make sure they are not using VPNs are have kids stay up late over video games or internet surfing. This is on you, not us. We're just superheroes. [b]Politician 2:[/b] *In Chinese* If that's the case, then keep rallying up those after-school marching bands for the kids, then! They should be doing better things at night, not playing games or searching the internet for silly stuff, like Korean meme animations! They shouldn't even be watching TV late at night! [b]Taikonaut Tiger:[/b] *In Chinese* That's all we can do, really. Most of this is up to the parents to make sure their kids sleep well at night. [b]Politician 3:[/b] *In Chinese* These sneaky kids sneaking around for their own enjoyment is why our military cannot keep up with those Americans! They don't even use conscripts, and already they're everywhere, ready to take over the world! [b]Politician 4:[/b] *In Chinese* Ugh... We gotta find who's using those VPNs across China! They're becoming much harder to track these days! [b]Silk Tigress:[/b] *In Chinese* Well, we can't do anything about that, because nobody is forcing our people to use them. It's not our fault that they choose to open the door out of curiosity. [b]Politician 5:[/b] *In Chinese* Ugh! This American lion is showering and bathing himself in Chinese gold, spent by bratty Chinese kids and adults just to surf the internet through American VPNs, without us knowing about their activities! [b]Shi:[/b] *In Chinese* And laughing himself all the way to the bank to deposit their money. He's putting America's Federal Reserves into excellent use, so no doubt is America loaded for their next big steps. ------------ *Washington, D.C., USA* [b]Drummer Dog 1:[/b] Why are our soldiers selling them VPNs if that makes them criminals? [b]Leo:[/b] There is nothing I can do about that. But they're only criminals if they play the games outside of a certain time period. However, the Chinese government is at fault for trying to be Big Brother in a sense. What people do on the web is none of their business. And no, I have not read the book [i]1984[/i]; that's a violation of our G-52 Code of Conduct. [b]Drummer Dog 2:[/b] I wonder what else your boss has banned? [b]Leo:[/b] He's still working on a list of banned books and publications, but he has put that book on there for sure, and all the James Bond novels. [b]Fifer Dog 1:[/b] If that's the case, I'll just read my Bible then. It's the safest thing we got. [b]Leo:[/b] Good choice. That to this day is the world's all-time number one best seller. ---------------- *China* [b]Jinping:[/b] *in Chinese* But let us not forget one important thing about this newspaper article. Liu even made the argument that what people do on the internet is none of our business. Yes, I agree they should be asleep and outside getting fresh air. But even he doesn't want us spying on them. [b]Politician 2:[/b] *in Chinese* Are you feeling all right? [b]Jinping:[/b] *in Chinese* I don't know. I've had these crazy dreams lately where the public is pressuring me to resign so they can put Liu in, and him be the absolute ruler of China. He wouldn't even have all of you to work with; he'd do it all himself. [b]Politician 3:[/b] *in Chinese* I'm not so sure that's what he wants. Then again, he did sentence the people who sold all those defective items to life in prison. -------------- *Washington D.C., USA* *Konrad is humming some tunes from [i]Halo[/i].* [b]Zax:[/b] At least the soundtracks from the [i]Halo[/i] video game series aren't on his list of banned content, even if the game itself is. ------------ [b]Super C:[/b] [i](narrating)[/i] It is because I have banned all M-rated and AO-rated games according to our Code of Conduct. T-rated games? It depends on the game. Some of the themes of the game help determine that. I felt the themes of [i]Star Fox: Assault[/i], for example, were getting way too weird at times, and it doesn't help that the character Pygma dies after spending some time possessed by the Aparoids. But in the end, I did not ban that game. ------- [b]Zachary/Zihao:[/b] Konrad. Watch this! [b]Konrad:[/b] Huh? [b]Zachary/Zihao:[/b] Hey, Liberty! Play the theme music from [i]Halo![/i] [b]Liberty (White House's smart speaker):[/b] Playing theme music from [i]Halo.[/i] *The White House plays the theme music in question throughout the place.* [b]Konrad:[/b] Oh; I can't believe I forgot about that! This feels more fitting when anything from the United States Space Force is involved. [b]Zachary/Zihao:[/b] You could say that. *To Drummer Dog 1* Most of our soldiers aren't selling the Chinese VPN, but rather just sharing with them the links and QR codes to an American VPN website. They do this so it is easier for them to remain communication with these Chinese gamers, while our VPN companies make money from them. So it's obvious that this benefits our country the most at the expense of the Chinese, but without any harm involved. Also goes to show how stupid censorship is, and how that can be bypassed. ------------------- [b]Liu:[/b] [i](narrating)[/i] And now for the dumbest of ideas yet. ----------------- *China* [b]Politician 4:[/b] *In Chinese* Perhaps, rather than let Liu take your place, shall we shut down all communications coming to and leaving China? That way it is easier to see who's the naughty kids are trying to stay up past their bedtimes? [b]Politician 1:[/b] *In Chinese* Is it necessary? What if they have curtains on their windows so we can't see them? [b]Politician 4:[/b] *In Chinese* Then we listen to the noises coming from their homes. [b]Jinping:[/b] *In Chinese* Let's give this idea a chance. [b]Politician 4:[/b] *In Chinese* We should. Easier for our police to listen for suspicious noises while on patrol so they can knock on their doors and talk to their parents and children. That alone should scare those kids into behaving, so for the first case in this, it will be a stern warning. [b]Politician 6:[/b] *In Chinese* Hmm... Can our government detect if a computer is on or off? I'm afraid with America's VPNs, it would prevent us from knowing if their computers are on or off because once they use those VPNs, their computers are registered as being off. They're even used in mobile devices, too. [b]Politician 7:[/b] *In Chinese* I know devices require the use of real info from people before they are used, and if they are minors in our country, they're automatically shut off at certain times. [b]Politician 4:[/b] *In Chinese* Let's shut off all incoming and outgoing communications in China, then! [b]Jinping:[/b] *In Chinese* It shall be done! This will be in effect until further notice! *The government decides to shut down all foreign incoming communications coming to China as well as outgoing communications leaving China leaving citizens to communicate only to each other within China only until further notice. The world, of course, have a mixture of reactions towards this policy from being appalled to being amused at this.* [b]Taikonaut Tiger:[/b] *In Chinese* Yeah; well, I'm still not going to fly around and listen to kids using VPNs to stay up night, because that's not my job, and it is in conflict with the G-52 Code of Conduct. I'm going to focus on far more concerning things, such as the CNG smuggling coming from Macao, than this. [b]Politician 4:[/b] *In Chinese* None of us are saying you have to break the Code of Conduct to do this. As long you are doing your best to protect our country and people, that's all that matters from Chinese superheroes like you. The rest of the issues like this will be left to us as the government. [b]Bengalian-Chinese 1:[/b] *In Chinese as he facepalms* Ugh! I should've moved to Singapore! I came here because of the culture, and our morals have a lot in common. These kinds of laws in my opinion are stupid and pointless, since in the end, it's the parents who should make sure their kids don't stay up late like that. I picked the wrong country! [b]Bengalian-Chinese 2:[/b] *In Chinese* Turbo Tiger lives in America, and I should've followed him. The more our government regulates gaming among the minors, the more those Americans are going to sneak in VPNs on our people. Zanicchi is not stupid; he knows what he's doing, he has the resources, and he's putting everything in his country into excellent use. I need to get out of here! I'm changing my citizenship to American so I don't have to deal with garbage like this! [b]Bengalian-Chinese 3:[/b] *In Chinese* I'll just stay here in China and conduct after-school marches to get kids to think of other things than video games, be it from their phones, or from the computer. [b]Bengalian-Chinese 4:[/b] *In Chinese* The fact that more American soldiers are talking to our gamers is concerning, since if they're the ones distributing QR codes and links to VPNs, they're going to smooth talk our people into giving too much information about their personal daily lives, just so they can know about this country more. The American military is trained in psychological operations, apparently, and with them having the United States Space Force, the Americans know how to flex against us for their own gain. [b]Bengalian-Chinese 5:[/b] *In Chinese* They're going to try to make our government collapse. The more our government pushes for more censorship, the more money and resources they are using. When our government collapses, things are going to be different across China. But Liu shall take Jinping's place. Why wasn't he in charge a long time ago? [b]Bengalian-Chinese 6:[/b] *In Chinese* Wait... Didn't Ronald Reagan got the U.S.S.R. to collapse by funding his own military, in hopes that the Russians spend more on their military until they run out of money and resources? Because if that's the case, then Zanicchi is using a similar strategy, meaning... [b]Bengalian-Chinese 7:[/b] *In Chinese* He's going to try to get our government to spend themselves into debt, just to regulate gaming from our kids! Zanicchi is way smarter than Trump and Reagan combined, so he knows exactly what he's doing, and his Congress are actually supporting him on this! Maybe the American people in general want this as well! [b]Bengalian-Chinese 8:[/b] *In Chinese* Perhaps, the Americans are doing this because they have lots of certain jobs that needs to be filled ASAP, so they're doing this in hopes of luring Chinese skilled and professional labor to them. Or are they? It doesn't help that the Americans pay a lot for these people in certain occupations. [b]Bengalian-Chinese 9:[/b] *In Chinese* Great! Maybe I should've moved to America, if that's the kind of people America wants in their government to have everything favored to them like that. No wonder why the best immigrants in this world always end up in America permanently. Elon Musk was born in South Africa and moved to America to help contribute to that country's space agendas and industry. -------------- *Singapore* [b]Politician 1:[/b] Yeah; let's not do what China is doing, so no more talking or thinking about the Cinderella Law. Got it? [b]Politician 2:[/b] Singapore is an example of a country that can enforce morals without spending too much money doing so. [b]Politician 3:[/b] I wouldn't be surprised if China goes bankrupt before the upcoming Olympics, leading to Liu becoming their President, and Leo allowing the United States Navy to dock their carrier in Macao. [b]Politician 4:[/b] Ever since Zanicchi was elected, the world turned to America, one country at a time. -------------- *New Delhi, India* [b]Politician 1:[/b] *In Hindi* The Russians are no longer reliable for a while. We must turn to the Americans more for help. Then again, that's who we should have been turning to in the first place. [b]Politician 2:[/b] *In Hindi* Let's welcome more American soldiers to be stationed here as a counterbalance against China. [b]Politician 3:[/b] *In Hindi* We have to, otherwise we won't be a stable nation much longer. [b]Politician 4:[/b] *In Hindi* I just hope those Americans can help us maintain peace with Pakistan. We can't fight each other anymore; it's bad enough we hate one another and it shows on the cricket pitch. ------------- [b]Lekhan the Rajput Lion:[/b] [i](narrating in English)[/i] It's true. Our government banned our national cricket team from ever entering Pakistan because of our history of warring with one another, and we don't want them getting killed. However, ever since I arrived in the modern world, Pakistan called for a cease fire because the CNG crisis has made them show a huge, irrational fear of me, and it doesn't help CNG is killing them for what they did to us. ---------- *Berlin, Germany* [b]Politician 1:[/b] *In German* If China's government financially collapses over their stupid censorship laws to get kids from staying up late at night to play video games, then let's hope Liu becomes the new President of the People's Republic of China, so we can tap into their markets more easily. Our companies are primed to do more business there! [b]Politician 2:[/b] *In German* China's firewalls can only stay up for so long. Once the walls come crashing down, we're coming to China to do more business with them! [b]Politician 3:[/b] *In German* And with Russia having fallen since their doping scandals, that only leaves America (and possibly Canada) standing along with a few of us. I hope things go well, wherever this is going. ----------- *London, UK* [b]Dalton:[/b] China's laws are way more absurd than usual! If their government collapses from spending too much in censorship, then that means China's doors will open, and we can import their tea, too. Chinese tea is magical. they say. [b]Crawford:[/b] I want some Chinese tea, too! Perhaps if such a collapse happens, let's hope that China resolves their human rights issues and treat their people better. My prediction is that Liu becomes their President, China's government reforms itself into a federal structure similar to that of America's, and their government becomes less authoritarian where they are only about as authoritarian as the government of Singapore. --------------- *Washington, D.C., USA* [b]Drummer Dog 1:[/b] I do agree with you, Captain Chandler, that censorship stifles creativity. However, even before I became a G-52, I always felt there needs to be more creative things rated E for Everyone. [b]Drummer Dog 2:[/b] We didn't play a lot of games growing up, but our dad was among those caught up in the media panic of the early 1990s over games such as [i]Lethal Enforcers[/i] and [i]Night Trap.[/i] I think the one he complained the most about was [i]Doom.[/i] [b]Leo:[/b] Understandable. However, the Commander doesn't have a problem with you just listening to the music. And the soundtrack to Halo, which we hear right now, helped him make that decision. *His communicator beeps.* [b]Leo:[/b] This thing has been going crazy lately. *He looks at it.* Now China is shutting down all communications incoming from foreign places, or outgoing to foreign places. [b]Tom:[/b] This keeps getting dumber and dumber! They're just begging themselves to collapse just like the U.S.S.R. did in 1991. [b]Leo:[/b] Liu better brace himself; the more they do these things, the more people are doing to demand he overthrow the government. *He continues to read.* Yep. They're protesting. They want Jinping out, and Liu in. ------------------------------ *China* *Protests start to erupt, all demanding Liu rule China as an absolute authority. The Bengalian-Chinese who said they should have followed their leader (Turbo Tiger) are considering leaving the country for real.* [b]Liu:[/b] *in Chinese to himself* Well, I guess that's that. Everybody wants me to overthrow Jinping. I have a sad feeling either way I am going to be China's new leader. Well, that just proves I am Leo's parallel; what happens to one lion virtually happens to many if not all of us. Kyu once was the leader of Korea, for example. --------------------------- *Singapore* [b]Liwei:[/b] Leo is the best thing that has ever happened to this world. ------------------- *India* [b]Lekhan:[/b] *in Hindi* Please do. We can trust the Americans. China's taken it too far this time. ----------------------- *London, UK* [b]Lionus the Chivlaric Lion:[/b] Oh, dear; I hope this doesn't start a revolution. I wasn't prepared to take over the country when the public held that referendum to kick May out and put me in. And you saw what the result of that was; she stayed in. At least me horse stayed calm. [b]Johnson:[/b] I don't think you have anything to worry about. And since your horse can talk now, maybe that will keep him in line. [b]Lionus:[/b] It should, and he has apologized to everybody for his actions. A good chunk of us lions, though, have led office. Once upon a time, Leonce led the EU, for instance. Now we got Leo running the USA, Levi P. running Canada, and Liu is about to take over China. Also, Letsego has announced he is running for the President of South Africa. [b]Johnson:[/b] Best of luck to him. ---------------------- *Washington D.C., USA* [b]Zachary/Zihao:[/b] Liberty! Stop the music! *The music stops.* There! Yup; I knew this would happen in China but no their government keeps denying it. [b]Jill:[/b] *Checks her phone.* Leo, the US Navy wants to dock their carriers at Hong Kong and Macao to set up base like they did in Yokosuka in Japan. Shall we let them after Liu becomes their President? ------------ *China* *Some of the protest signs bear images of Winnie the Pooh, which is used as insults against Jinping due to past comments comparing his appearance to the character.* [b]Civilian 1:[/b] *In Chinese* Hey! I just want to play my games! [b]Civilian 2:[/b] *In Chinese* Are you kidding me? I just want to play some [i]Minecraft[/i]! [b]Civilian 3:[/b] *In Chinese* I've had it with you, Jinping! Censorship is one thing, using the government to keep minors from staying up late at night is another thing, but cutting our communications to the outside world off like that is the last straw that broke the camel's back! *The police joins the protestors.* [b]Police 1:[/b] *In Chinese* I'm not going to every single neighborhood just to make sure little kids are going to bed at night! You're stressing me out! We got CNG problems, you know! [b]Police 2:[/b] *In Chinese* Give me a break! I went to school to learn about criminal justice, not how to be a family counselor! [b]Civilian 4:[/b] *In Chinese* Hey! I was in the middle of letting a foreigner know that their kemono (anime furry) art commission was finished! Stay off my internet! [b]Civilian 5:[/b] *In Chinese* I had it with this censorship! They wouldn't even do this back on Kriegland! Well, okay; Kriegland never had that stuff, but if they did, they'd rule this unconstitutional! Liu! You're our President now, and you'll be our hope in China! [b]Civilian 6:[/b] *In Chinese* I was livestreaming a mass synchronized dance video through livestream for the world, and you cut off our internet! Stop micromanaging our lives! [b]Civilian 7:[/b] *In Chinese as he wears a shirt that reads "Tiananmen Square 1989" in Chinese.* Arrest this Winnie the Pooh! *Points at his own shirt.* [b]Civilian 8:[/b] *In Chinese* I was in the middle of an international project related to my job when you cut off my internet like that! What the [BLEEP], man?! [b]Civilian 9:[/b] *In Chinese* Hey; stop swearing! Liu is in charge now, and he hates that! [b]Jinping:[/b] *To Liu in Chinese.* You got what it takes to be in my office? *Some of the politicians resign but only a few take their place.* [b]New Politician 1:[/b] *In Chinese* Jinping out! [b]New Politician 2:[/b] *In Chinese* Liu is with us! You're out, Pooh bear! *Some other citizens sing the theme tune to "The New Adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh" in Chinese to mock Jinping.* ------- *Vietnam* *There are, of course, no protests in Vietnam, but citizens are questioning about China.* [b]Chuong:[/b] *In Vietnamese* So, we have the Cinderella Law and that won't go away. But I wonder what did China do that made the last straw that broke the camel's back? [b]Anh:[/b] *In Vietnamese* Shutting off foreign communications. [b]Chuong:[/b] *In Vietnamese* Yikes; that's not going to end well! Luong, me thinks Liu will be China's new President, so that's a big relief on us. We don't have to worry about China harassing us and our allies in the South China Sea. What do you think of this new situation? ------- *London, U.K.* [b]Summer:[/b] You forgot Liavon being the new President of Belarus. ---------- *Washington, D.C., USA* [b]Leo:[/b] I forgot Macao was a site for docking ships. Yes; let's do that. I just hope Liu is okay with running China. Turning all communications off was the dumbest thing they ever did! [b]Tom:[/b] I forgot Jinping was compared to Winnie-the-Pooh. [b]Leo:[/b] Both are said to have very little brain. *His communicator beeps again.* And now it says Jinping's in jail! Was that a smart move? ----------- *China* [b]Liu:[/b] *in Chinese* I knew this moment would come; it was not a question of if, but when. *to Jinping* Sorry, but you're history. I'm in charge now. But I'm not overthrowing the government like the crowd wants. *The majority of the Chinese government is now Forsythian, so there are not very many humans left.* [b]Liu:[/b] *in Chinese through a megaphone* You people wanted me in charge, and you got it! I am not ruling as a dictator, however; I will not be another Mao. And now that I am in charge, can I have all the foreign and local communications turned back on this instant? *Jinping is arrested.* --------------- *London, U.K.* [b]Lionus:[/b] Oops, sorry. -------------- *Vietnam* [b]Luong:[/b] *in Vietnamese* Shutting off all foreign communications was the stupidest thing they ever did. Personally, I wish Liu had been in charge a long time ago. Then China wouldn't be so far behind the United States. ---------------- *Washington D.C., USA* [b]Zax:[/b] Finally Jinping is out of the picture! Too bad it doesn't change the fact that he killed a lot of Uyghurs and tortured the rest of them in Xinjiang in the name of counterterrorism. I feel sorry for Liu discovering their mass graves and wonder how his government was able to get away with it for so long. [b]Juno:[/b] The ones who survived ended up living in Turkey full-time because of them having Turkic origins. [b]Jill:[/b] Liu is going to have a lot of work undoing many of China's laws along with improving human rights in his country. [b]Zachary/Zihao:[/b] *To the Golden Fife and Drum Corps.* You guys will be part of the new diplomacy between America and China, now that Liu is in charge. That means when we go to China soon, you'll be doing your band stuff. ----------- *Beijing, China* *The government switches the communications back on, allowing communications between China and other countries again. Unfortunately, the man who complained about working on an international project when it got cut off has lost all data, and has to start all over again.* [b]Jinping:[/b] *In Chinese* Liu, by taking my office, you are taking the history of burdens that our government has for centuries. You will have a lot of work to do, and none of them will be easy for you. [b]Shi:[/b] *In Chinese* Even though I was never in Xinjiang during your tenure, I will never forget the fact that you still killed a lot of Uyghurs. Was it necessary for our country's national security? [b]Jinping:[/b] *In Chinese* Everything has a price, Zhang. Your new President will learn, a lot. *The police takes Jinping to jail and fill out paperwork to have him tried in the ICC (International Criminal Court) for gross human rights abuses, from the Uyghur Genocide to imprisonment of political dissidents.* [b]Silk Tigress:[/b] *In Chinese* We got a lot of work to do here. The world can now rest easy before listening to Liu about what happened in Tiananmen Square back in 1989. We owe the world a lot of apologies for letting our government get that bad. [b]Taikonaut Tiger:[/b] *In Chinese* We have to release a lot of prisoners. Many of them do not deserve this. We also have quite a lot of people to financially compensate for all the damages that our previous administration caused. -------- *Vietnam* [b]Chuong:[/b] *In Vietnamese* At least China will be better from here. No more conflicts, just cooperation. ------------- *Los Angeles, CA, USA* *Crowds surround the VPN companies and their data centers to shout "USA! USA! USA!" in unison.* [b]VPN Employee 1:[/b] Wait... Did we just take down the Chinese government all by ourselves without doing much? [b]VPN Employee 2:[/b] We did... Look outside. [b]Civilian 1:[/b] Drinks on the house for you guys if you want to drink; otherwise, food is free! And don't worry; there's no alcoholic drinks here! [b]Civilian 2:[/b] Good work in bringing freedom to China! That's how it's done! [b]Civilian 3:[/b] The Zanicchi Administration and Congress would be proud of you! [b]VPN Employee 3:[/b] Funny how all of this began with a small talk between me and my military friends. It all started as a joke, where I was talking to my Air Force friends about sharing QR codes and links to our VPN services to Chinese gamers that they talk with. It all began with that talk about keeping up with Chinese internet celebrities, and helping them hide from the government, so it is easier to talk to them more to learn about their personal lives in China. It began with that, but people took my joke seriously, and then they were getting Chinese kids to pass around links and QR codes of our services to their friends, and here we are. [b]VPN Employee 4:[/b] I did worry how Leo would react to this, since he's going to find out, but at the same time, it was an experiment worth trying. At least we weren't hurting the Chinese people; plus, we wanted to give them some freedom. China has a lot of great people but they hated their government until now. So I thought that green lighting this project would be worth the risks. [b]VPN Employee 5:[/b] I think it was worth it, too. It helps open China to the world economy more. China is an incredible country with a rich history, so I figured that they have nothing to hide, other than their human rights abuse. So I would say we did the right thing, and helped America too. [b]VPN Employee 6:[/b] They got photoshoots and parties outside! Let's go! [b]VPN Manager:[/b] Go right ahead; this is a victory worth celebrating! *The VPN employees celebrate with the crowds in their victory in taking down Jinping's regime in China.* [b]Civilian 4:[/b] The world and the future are American! ------------- *Yokosuka, Japan* *American sailors and other soldiers celebrate Liu as being China's new President.* [b]American Soldier 1:[/b] Yo! We actually did it! We brought down the Chinese government with VPNs! We actually did it, guys! [b]American Soldier 2:[/b] We defeated China without even going to war! I can't believe this! Leo is going to be so proud! [b]American Soldier 3:[/b] I can't believe we did this! We took down the Chinese government without using any weapons! How did we do this? How was this even possible?! We don't even conscript our people like we used to; yet we took down Jinping's regime! [b]American Soldier 4:[/b] So all we had to do was talk to some Chinese gamers, share with them some QR codes and hidden short links to the many VPNs we have back in America, and that was it? That's all it took to bring China down to her knees? Wow! And this country has all the tech in the world; yet they lost to their own kids passing around QR codes and links to our VPNs? [b]American Soldier 5:[/b] Leo didn't even pay a penny against this. We even banked big off of those Chinese gamers using our VPNs! That's all it took? No invasion, no threats, nothing? Just good ol' gaming and chatting with VPNs and that's it? [b]American Soldier 6:[/b] Guys, listen! You're not going to believe this, but the US Navy is going to have a carrier docked in Macao! But remember, look, but not touch! That means no gambling and no alcohol! [b]American Soldier 5:[/b] Wait, we're going to have a naval carrier docked in the world's gambling capital? I've got to see this Macao if it makes Las Vegas look tiny! This I've got to see! [b]American Soldier 6:[/b] We also have another carrier that will be docked in Hong Kong, too! [b]American Soldier 7:[/b] Yo... That's surreal... I can't wait to see those two Chinese cities; one being the global gambling capital, and the other being known for those Chinese martial arts movies! [b]American Soldier 8:[/b] We're going to party hard, no doubt, but remember to stay civilized and follow the "look, but no touch" rule! We have to look good to the Chinese so they can treat us well! Remember, those cities are a part of China, and we're entering Chinese territory, so be on your best behavior, since Liu is going to expect a lot from us! [b]American Soldier 3:[/b] That's not going to be a problem. --------- *Taipei, Taiwan* *The entire country lets out a sigh of relief.* [b]Politician 1:[/b] *In Chinese* Thank goodness that's over! [b]Politician 2:[/b] *In Chinese* Lei the Formosan Lion can enjoy Taiwan in peace. He deserves the break! [b]Politician 3:[/b] *In Chinese* It's finally over... My kids won't have to worry about China harassing us anymore. [b]Civilian 1:[/b] *In Chinese* Our night markets are going to be busy. [b]Civilian 2:[/b] *In Chinese* So happy that we have American soldiers stationed here to support us. This will make it easy! [b]Politician 4:[/b] *In Chinese* Now we can prepare to send our troops to China for cooperative training at least! ------------- *Paris, France* [b]Civilian 1:[/b] *In French* Wow... I didn't know Zanicchi was that smart. I thought he hated technology. [b]Civilian 2:[/b] *In French* He wasn't alone. We owe the Americans a lot. They once again proved to us that nothing is impossible to them. [b]Civilian 3:[/b] *In French* So that's how it's done. Personally, I think we owe the Americans a lot of apologies for criticizing their people and policies. [b]Civilian 4:[/b] *In French* Zanicchi didn't hate the technology itself necessarily; it was the way people used it and exploited it that made him angry. ----------- *Moscow, Russia* *Captain Cosmo volunteers his time to help maintain the trees and flowerbeds at least.* [b]Captain Cosmo:[/b] *In Russian to Leonid.* Your American counterpart has a lot of tricks up his sleeves. He even made China fall to him without spending a penny or using a single threat to them. He didn't even bellow; he just let his people share their VPNs to the Chinese gamers. We could learn a lot from the Americans, because even though we are a much bigger nation than they are, their country is extremely resilient against anything, from bad weather, to economic slowdowns. [b]Civilian 1:[/b] *In Russian* I thought Zanicchi hated technology. He must have had changed his mind about it. Apparently, he knows people in his country. [b]Civilian 2:[/b] *In Russian* How did America make China fall like that? That's supposed to be impossible! [b]Civilian 3:[/b] *In Russian* I wished we were as great as those Americans. They have everything, and to them, nothing is impossible. [b]Civilian 4:[/b] *In Russian* The Americans are incredibly advanced in their technologies. No wonder why they're into breaking boundaries and finding loopholes in any system. [b]Civilian 5:[/b] *In Russian* I thought Putin was strong, but apparently he only looks strong. I thought we could stand up to the Americans, but the doping scandals by our own people made us fall. Thank goodness the honest athletes were allowed to participate, even if they couldn't keep their medals. ------------- *Washington, D.C., USA* [b]Leo:[/b] Are you up to that? [b]Golden Fife and Drum Corps:[/b] Yes, sir! *The Golden Fife & Drum Corps exchange salutes with Leo and Tom, and later Zachary.* [b]Leo:[/b] And the funniest thing to some is I didn't even know what was happening. Well, not at first. [b]Drummer Dog 2:[/b] So you were not aware of the VPNs being sold? [b]Leo:[/b] No, not until I read a news article about it a while ago. From there, I thought, "I think I'd better watch this." ----------------- *China* [b]Liu:[/b] *in Chinese to Jinping as he is taken away* It's nothing I cannot handle. Have you still no faith? *He walks up to a podium with microphones so that he doesn't have to use the megaphone.* [b]Liu:[/b] *in Chinese* Before I take the oath of office, may I ask we pause for a moment of silence? There's too much baggage on our country, and I want us to let it sink in. *The crowds obey.* ------------------ *Vietnam* [b]Luong:[/b] *in Vietnamese* Indeed. We started the year with each of Leo's parallels serving as ambassadors to the US, except Levi because he's still in charge of Canada. If Liu now runs China, then they need a new ambassador. Whom would you suggest? --------------- *LA, CA, USA* [b]VPN Employee 7:[/b] The best part is that Leo and his administration had nothing to do with it. ------------- *Paris, France* [b]Leonce:[/b] *in French* I certainly owe them apologies. [b]Civilian 2:[/b] *in French* Why do you say that? [b]Leonce:[/b] *in French* I felt I gave them reasons to criticize us when I had that big meltdown that led me to resign from my position as head of the EU. I know we're supposed to put the past behind us, but it still haunts my dreams. [b]Civilian 1:[/b] *in French* I wouldn't worry about it. I hope you're doing well as our ambassador to the States. [b]Leonce:[/b] *in French* Yes; that has gone way better. [b]Forsythian-French 1:[/b] *in French* This will cheer you up. *He leads his band in a playing of "Alabama Trail," the theme tune to [i]Des chiffres et des lettres[/i], France's longest-running game show.* --------------- *Japan* *Ryo walks out to meet the soldiers.* [b]American Soldier 2:[/b] Oh; this must be the mighty Samurai! [b]Ryo:[/b] *in English* Hello, troops; welcome to Japan! Would you tell me more about what exactly was going on with those VPNs? I don't think our news media got the whole story. --------------- *Russia* [b]Leonid:[/b] *in Russian* It makes me even more embarrassed that I lost my temper at all those dopers. Oh, and that reminds me. *He hands Captain Cosmo a package, which has his communicator inside.* [b]Leonid:[/b] *in Russian* The Cat of Steel said you can have this back now; you've done your sentence. ---------- *Washington D.C., USA* *Zachary returns the salute.* [b]Zax:[/b] Don't forget about the upcoming Olympics too in Beijing. Liu is going to need our help a lot to make it the best Olympics ever. [b]Konrad:[/b] I think we should contact the VPN companies involved in this and prepare each of their employees our awards ceremonies for them. [b]Juno:[/b] If that's the case, then Leo, you're going to have to be prepared to present a lot of the Presidential Medals of Freedom, then. Our troops who helped distribute their services to the Chinese should be part of this for the awards, also. ------------- *China* [b]Silk Tigress:[/b] *In Chinese to Liu quietly.* They're ready to listen. The world's eyes are looking at us. ----------- *Vietnam* [b]Chuong:[/b] *In Chinese* I'm going to go with Flying Youxia; he's a tiger of Krieglandonian descent, and therefore would have a very close relationship with Zanicchi, which will be useful in China's new diplomacy. -------------- *Japan* *The American soldiers wave and cheer to welcome Ryo.* [b]American Soldier 1:[/b] So what happened started off as a casual joke between me and my friends back in California. My friends ran some VPNs, or virtual private networks, and we made a joke about distributing links and QR codes to their services to Chinese gamers since I follow a lot of gamers from China. They are very impressive gamers. So when I heard about that new law from China about limiting kids' internet time to 8 PM to 9 PM on weekends and holidays only, I found it absurd. But then I realize that some of the gamers I follow are minors, and I have to say that them 14 year old kids can play games, like [i]Fortnite[/i] and [i]Minecraft[/i], like pros in the e-sports world. I'm a gamer myself, and it really amazes me how skilled Chinese kids are in both video gaming and in school. They show that video games do not corrupt the minds of those who play them, unless they let it. But these kids don't do that. So I thought, "Why not sneak in some VPNs as a reward for their dedication to hard work as much as video games?" Of course, we made sure their parents are okay with that and all, since we do have to ask about how their parents are doing. The funny thing about the QR codes and hidden links to the VPNs, is that the kids in China were passing them around to each other and through the internet, up to the point that it's wildfire. Chinese kids were gaming day in and out dominating the internet. [b]American Soldier 3:[/b] Kids are intelligent, but also vulnerable. Chinese kids who speak English are easy to get some information from about what their lives are like in China, and what their hometowns are like. They also tend to tell us about what their parents do for a living, so it was intel to us, because it allowed us to know what was really going on in China, as opposed to to what the news claims about China. So I'd just play some games at night, talk to the kids and adults who like gaming, ask how they're doing, did they find anything interesting that day, and how their families are doing. The Chinese talk a lot about family, so it was easy to get some info about their family lives and all. By giving them VPNs, we were able to maintain longer communications with them where we get more content and info in exchange from them. [b]American Soldier 4:[/b] It's all about mastering the art of psychology. Make them feel comfy and relaxed with you, make them enjoy you, and it's easy to ask about their lives. It's the art of building trust so it is easier to get some info about them. But you also want to make sure they are safe too by asking about how their families are doing since we all know that on the internet, there are creepers who focus on the kids only and you know where that goes, in which I don't want to get into detail about since it's disturbing stuff. [b]American Soldier 5:[/b] And according to many of their furry gamers, there's a huge kemono-style fashion scene across China kinda like they do in Japan. You know, furry fashion or fashion designed for furries, such as open-toed shoes. China has a lot and I can tell that their people have been yearning for freedom and want to have more fun, almost like the Japanese here during nighttime. --------- *Russia* [b]Cold Snare:[/b] *In Russian to Captain Cosmo* Remember, use it for the purpose of performing a duty as a G-52, not to surf on social media to gripe about WADA's ban on us. After next year, we will be back on the international stage in sports. [b]Captain Cosmo:[/b] *In Russian* Thank you, Leonid. *He accepts the package.* ---------- *Turkey* *Civilians console the Uyghur refugees, who immigrated legally to live in the country full time.* [b]Uyghur Refugee 1:[/b] *In Turkish* Even if Liu is their President and made all these reforms, I will never move back to China. The racism instilled by past administrations from their government still remains strong in their people against us. The damages done by the past are too great to be easily cleaned up by Liu and his administration. [b]Uyghur Refugee 2:[/b] *In Turkish* Arslan the Ottoman Lion understands us. We are his people, too. [b]Uyghur Refugee 3:[/b] *In Turkish* At least I feel much safer living in our original homeland with a government that represents and cares for us. [b]Uyghur Refugee 4:[/b] *In Turkish* The damage has already been done. Liu is going to discover a mass grave of our kind, and he cannot do anything about it. We know it wasn't his fault that his government's people have been persecuting us. [b]Civilian 1:[/b] *In Turkish* This is your home anyways. We are glad that you are here with us. [b]Civilian 2:[/b] *In Turkish* Nothing could be done. Not even Cripto could stop them. You can't save everybody. But you can at least be proud that you are living a much happier life here than you did back in China. China's government, even under Liu, wouldn't be able to provide you sufficient resources. -------- [b]Cripto:[/b] [i](narrating)[/i] There were ways I might have been able to stop it, but there's a reason I have limiters on my powers. If I use unlimited powers, it could possibly cause even more damage. I cannot act as a destructive savior. As I said to the SWAT Kats, "While your methods may have protected Megakat City in the end, that wouldn't fly in Wildcat City." --------- [b]Civilian 3:[/b] *In Turkish* My fellow Turkic brothers and sisters, welcome home. [b]Uyghur Refugee 5:[/b] *In Turkish* Thanks. I love Turkey, I really do. I love Arslan, too. But a few of us like myself want to move to America and Canada. I want to move to America because it's the greatest nation in the world, and it proved that nothing is impossible. I also want to be more free and independent. [b]Civilian 4:[/b] *In Turkish* You do what you have to do to make yourself happy. [b]Uyghur Refugee 6:[/b] *In Turkish* Still hard to believe that a tiny American company brought down the entire Chinese government, and ultimately helped Liu take over the position. I don't know how Zanicchi managed to pull that off. Jinping said his administration was unstoppable. But giants fall these days. [b]Uyghur Refugee 7:[/b] *In Turkish* They weren't even the Dissidents; just a tiny American company with regular Americans. Just ordinary people wanting to work, make money, go home, and plan their vacations. I never thought the average American was that capable. Zanicchi is something beyond of what I can describe him as. Great is an understatement to his leadership and abilities for America. [b]Uyghur Refugee 8:[/b] *In Turkish* No weapons, no superheroes, no soldiers, nothing. Just VPNs being passed around by their children on their own free will before the Chinese adults caught up with the VPNs. Brilliant plan for the Americans to make money from VPN services like that! Just absolutely incredible! ------------------ *Washington, D.C., USA* [b]Leo:[/b] It is the most unorthodox reason I've ever heard any President give out those medals, but it shall be done. [b]Drummer Dog 3:[/b] I thought the Presidential Medal of Freedom was only open to civilians. I guess not. [b]Leo:[/b] No; it can also be given to military personnel. JFK was the first to establish it, and it is based on a previous version introduced by Harry S. Truman. [b]Drummer Dog 3:[/b] You do learn something every day. [b]Leo:[/b] School textbooks don't always tell the whole story. *He then sees a story about Liu.* [b]Leo:[/b] Okay; as we speak, Liu is officially being sworn in as China's new President. ----------------------------- *China* [b]Liu:[/b] *in Chinese* Thank you. *The crowd looks up; some are crying, but there are a variety of reasons for shedding the tears.* First things first; being President means I surrender my position that all counterparts to the great Leo Zanicchi originally had, and that is Ambassador to the United States. I'll be looking for a replacement shortly. Right now, I want to focus on restoring China to its former glory, and getting us caught up with the world. Under Jinping, we were so worried about the wrong issues; it almost turned us into a modern-day Kriegland, and all the Krieglandonians I spoke to before said their world was so miserable, it was beyond one's imagination. Yet we got so close to that point because the government wanted to exercise control over all the people. You're not going to get under me. I therefore demand that we restructure ourselves to be more like the United States. Atheism will not reign supreme; anybody who follows any religion shall not be persecuted. Businesses need to prosper. Voting needs to be viewed as one's right and one's duty. The biggest challenge for me will be how to combat the CNG crisis, especially in Macao, for while I am wholeheartedly against gambling, I don't want to see people out of work either. However, the whole world is suffering; CNG, as the C.I.D.F. has determined, wants Earth to be just like Kriegland, meaning no humans whatsoever, and no modern technology unless it has to do with music, the military, or medicine. That means no automobiles, no television, nothing. All we would have to get our daily dose of news would be newspapers and town criers. Is that what you people want? I don't think so. The more you do dumb things, the easier it is for CNG to carry out its agenda. There is a reason Zanicchi is the Galactic Emperor of the Universe. He has proven himself instrumental in fighting this lethal weapon. It is our duty to side with him, not against him, and to do that, we need to look to the United States and follow their example. Will you do that, folks? *The crowd nods.* [b]Liu:[/b] *to Silk Tigress and the other Chinese G-52s* Do any of you want to say a few words? If so, you have the floor. -------------------------- *Vietnam* [b]Luong:[/b] *in Vietnamese* Good choice. *His communicator beeps.* Oh. I might want to watch this. *He live streams Liu's inauguration and shows it to Chuong.* ---------------- *Japan* *The press is present so they can get the story, but they opt to let Ryo do the questioning.* [b]Ryo:[/b] *in English* Oh; the press is here. Still, that was an excellent strategy on your part; I like that. I don't think that's how I would have approached it, but then again, I don't usually work with that stuff. I'm up to my eyeballs in fighting the forces of evil. I think what you did was clever, however. Congratulations on your success! I think the last American tourists I met said they were buying some of the kemono stuff, come to think of it. One kid he took inspiration from your hero who calls himself Super Slash, because that tiger doesn't wear full shoes. Instead, the heels and the toes are still partially exposed. -------------------- *Russia* [b]Leonid:[/b] *in Russian* You're welcome, and I'm also sorry I blew up at you, too. I did. I was more angry about the dopers, but I did snap at you as well, and that's also been bothering me. Time to put it to rest now. ------------ *Turkey* *Arslan arrives.* [b]Civilian 2:[/b] *in Turkish* Oh, look; it's Arslan! [b]Arslan:[/b] *in Turkish* Welcome home, refugees! How does it feel to be back home? If you're one that would rather move to the United States or Canada, that's also fine; Zanicchi and Peterson will find a place for you. Just promise me you'll do it legally; they're extremely strict on illegal immigrants, and with those fancy recall pods, it's easier than ever to tell who does that and who doesn't. ----------- *Washington D.C., USA* [b]Jack:[/b] Oooh; this is going to be huge! -------------------- *Beijing, China* [b]Silk Tigress:[/b] *She takes the podium and speaks in Chinese.* A lot of you have lots of questions for where China will go from here. One of them is, "Will we still have our own version of the Cinderella Law?" That will be reviewed under Liu's administration. But rest assured that there will be transparency in our government, and that many of the laws will be repealed to protect your rights. The road to recovery will not be easy, but we must do better as a nation that has been around for 5,000 years. Our government will be seeking consulting services from around the world to help China get on the right tract. Today is a new beginning! It is time to show the world who we really are and grow with them! ------------ *Vietnam* [b]Chuong:[/b] *In Vietnamese* Me thinks China and Vietnam will still have our spin on the Cinderella Law that was originally from Korea. Hopefully our government doesn't go beyond our established Cinderella Law. But at least no more disputes with China. -------------- *Japan* [b]American Soldier 1:[/b] Oh; we know him. I mean about Super Slash. [b]American Soldier 2:[/b] Hang on! I gotta call Super Tom about this! *He uses his phone to call Super Tom.* You're not going to believe this, but the US Navy is going to send carriers to Hong Kong and Macao to set up base there! I can't wait to see what Macao is like in person! -------- *Turkey* [b]Uyghur Refugee 1:[/b] *In Turkish* Feels good to be back home! I'm finally free from China! ------------- *Macao* *An American carrier is seen arriving to dock at their seaport. Civilians are seen waving the flags of America and Macao to welcome the ship.* [b]Civilian 1:[/b] *In Chinese* Is that what I think it is? [b]Civilian 2:[/b] *In Chinese* It is them. They're coming to set up their ship here. [b]Civilian 3:[/b] *In Chinese* It's those Americans! Over here! [b]American Soldier 1:[/b] WHOA! They weren't kidding that this city would be huge! Oh; Las Vegas has nothing to this city! [b]American Soldier 2:[/b] Oh my gosh; there's so many tall casinos! It's Sin City on steroids! Look at this city! So much to do here! [b]American Soldier 3:[/b] I've got to take photos of this! *He uses his phone to take pictures of Macao before sending them to the White House.* This city is loaded with fun! No wonder why the world makes a huge deal out of Macao! [b]American Soldier 4:[/b] Don't get too excited now. This city has a terrible CNG crisis. [b]American Soldier 5:[/b] I'm from Vegas, and they were right to say that this city makes my hometown look tiny in comparison! Yo! I've never seen anything like this before! [b]American Soldier 6:[/b] I cannot wait to see what their casinos are like from the inside! I heard from the tourists that it is impossible to have a bad time here. [b]American Soldier 7:[/b] Remember, paws off the gambling tables and machines! Look, but no touch! Everything else, you can do as long you follow proper rules and act like a good man. ------------ *Hong Kong* *An American carrier docks at the seaport as civilians welcome them with flags of Hong Kong and the USA. At least one citizen is singing the national anthem of the USA through a loudspeaker to lure in the Americans.* [b]American Soldier 1:[/b] Whoa... Look at all those skyscrapers. [b]American Soldier 2:[/b] This city looks like it just got renovated or something. But whatever this place is, it looks like a lot of fun! [b]American Soldier 3:[/b] They're waving our flags and calling for us! One of the citizens is singing our national anthem! [b]Civilian 1:[/b] *Waves American flag.* Welcome, USA! [b]Civilian 2:[/b] I love you, America! [b]Civilian 3:[/b] I want to learn about your country! I want to live in your homeland! [b]Civilian 4:[/b] Pardon the dust here, but we're making Hong Kong a better city for your enjoyment! [b]American Soldier 4:[/b] I don't know about you guys, but this is a fun city! It looks like it's better than New York City, and that's saying something. ------------ *Washington, D.C., USA* [b]Tom:[/b] This is huge. And it looks like the carriers have arrived at the docks in both Macao and Hong Kong. [b]Leo:[/b] One of the soldiers is sending us photos of that. *He shows the photos to everybody.* [b]Drummer Dog 1:[/b] This is a place Dad wouldn't want to catch us dead or alive; he not only condemned gambling, but also cards and dice as a whole. We couldn't even place [i]Monopoly.[/i] [b]Fifer Dog 1:[/b] Hence the fact [i]Battleship[/i] was our favorite board game, as well as video game. ----------------- *China* [b]Liu:[/b] *in Chinese* Thank you. -------------------- *Japan* [b]Super Tom's voice:[/b] [i]Best of luck with that, and congratulations on freeing China from the tyranny that was Jinping. Just promise me you're not going to put a single coin in the slots, or put a single chip down on any table game. You'll go broke in a matter of seconds.[/i] ------------------------- *Turkey* [b]Arslan:[/b] *in Turkish* I'm so glad to hear that! Do pardon the mess, though; crews are doing maintenance work as we speak. We finally got around to setting up memorials to remind us of the fateful day 1.5 million people died over soccer riots; that made me so angry. Not forgetting the 7 million that died in Argentina; for them, that's almost 16% of the population. -------------- *Washington D.C., USA* [b]Konrad:[/b] Dang; the city of Macao is huge! ------------------ -------------------- ----------------- [b]Leo:[/b] [i](narrating)[/i] That's an understand, Konrad. But there you have it. You might be asking, "Shouldn't Liu have been elected first?" I don't know anything about the Chinese impeachment process, but there were special arrangements made to have Liu hold the position. Thus, as soon as Jinping was out, he was in. [b]Liu:[/b] [i](narrating)[/i] But it's going to take all of us, not just me, to restore China to its former glory and to make it the best that we can make it. Step one is restructuring our government so that it follows the examples of the Americans. No more persecution, for example; too many Chinese Christians have had to worship in secret because the government would execute them for violating the laws. That's not happening under me. They're free to worship God however they want, and they can do it out in the open. [b]Levon the Christian Lion:[/b] [i](narrating in English)[/i] The Chinese Christians are also the best example I can think of when explaining to people that there is only one time God says it is okay to disobey the laws, and that is if obedience to Him means disobedience to the laws. He trumps everybody, even though He is the One who put government officials in their places to begin with; otherwise, disobeying the laws is disobeying God. Mind-boggling, isn't it? At least it will give you all something to think about. Meanwhile, say a bunch of prayers for Liu; he's going to need all the support he can get. [b]Liu:[/b] [i](narrating in English)[/i] I certainly do. All of us do. But no longer are we hostile towards our foreign neighbors, but especially the United States. We now welcome them with open arms. In due time, Leo was due to present the numerous winners of the Presidential Medal of Freedom with said award, but we'll post that story another time. Stay safe, keep calm, and get the G-52 and C.I.D.F. apps; they will save your life. Good night. ----------- [color=red][b]THE END[/b][/color]