Later on we would say that was it. That was the turning point. For better or for worse.
Trouble in Asia
Gentlemen, Welcome to the Assembly
I have here with me the results of the 1936 parliamentary elections, but first, I have urgent news to report from our embassies in Asia and Europe.
The economic crisis deepends. Poland announced yesterday that the Berlin stock market tore their economy apart, with agricultural exports, the main source of income for the landlocked country, dropping by as much as 85%. Aside from that, Central-Europe and the Balkans are also reporting crashing stocks all over Europe. Unemployment is skyrocketing, and several strikes have already been held in Budapest and Sarajevo. Many Balkan nationals believe it is time to throw off the shackles of Austrian imperialism, which is dragging the balkan economies down along with theirs.
Grave news from China. After a peasant uprising in the North of the Qing-state, Mao has declared open war on the Chinese imperial clique. We are getting reports from heavy battles all across the border, as People's Liberation Army forces march into the Qing Empire.
The Qing are in heavy distress. With their economy hanging in the ropes, the Emperor of All China is completely dependent on foreign supplies and military aid. Germany, the Ottoman Empire, Mongolia and Austria have already begun shipping large quantities of military supplies and even entire volunteer armies to Asia to support the Qing. If the Qing Empire were to fall, Germany's colonies in Asia would be severely threatened by the Communist country.
Qing soldiers defend their positions during the battle of Pinyang Gorge
On the other front, The Communist International has pledged full support for Mao's campaign against the Qing: millions of tons of Russian, Indian and British supplies are headed towards Chi'xan as we speak, along with several Russian and Indian volunteer detachments. A part of the Red Air Force is on their way to China too, to support the Northern offensive.
With Germany distracted in the East, Egypt and it's Arab Allies have declared that they intend to remove German imperialism from North-Africa and the Middle-East for good. With little troops in the area, we can assume the Kaiser is breaking a sweat right now. These are urgent issues for the next government.
I have here with me the results of the 1936 parliamentary elections, but first, I have urgent news to report from our embassies in Asia and Europe.
Qing soldiers defend their positions during the battle of Pinyang Gorge