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In Japan
[USN and Japan Cooperative]

Tension between the OCU and the USN stems from a suspected USN arms supply to the rebels in the Philippines.

According to Vice-Minister Yamazaki, Japan will set up talks with the USN to relax some of the tension.

Yamazaki plans to visit the USN early next week to prepare for the talks. Yamazaki hopes Japan can be a channel for OCU nations to express concerns.

[Buried Treasure?]

The "Rich Bum's Treasure" legend is well known in Tokyo. A source inside a major construction company revealed that the company actually found the treasure and hid it. The company denies the allegation. Authorities are investigating the matter.

(After the explosion at Yokosuka Base)

[Yokosuka Base Explosion]

The investigation into the cause of the recent explosion on JDF's Yokosuka base has begun. JDF investigator Asakura announced that the explosion occurred in a warehouse. The fire started by the entrance then spread to emergency fuel stores, thereby causing an explosion. The cause could have been electrical related, but most likely it was arson. The colonel mentioned it could have been the work of terrorists. Reports of international terrorism in OCU countries are on the rise, and the authorities cannot monitor these activities in spite of great effort. The JPO is concerned these events will spread to Japan and is considering legislation as one avenue of dealing with this.

In OCU
[OCU Economic Cooperation Pre-session]

While in Australia, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kaga met with OCU Congressman Razami. Although details of the meeting were not released, government sources revealed the meeting was a pre-session before the OCU economic cooperation talks begin. The main agenda for the talks will be financial aid for OCU Southeast Asian countries currently suffering from serious inflation. It is likely that Japan and Australia will be asked to provide financial aid. It is believed the pre-session was to decide the amount of financial aid that will be made available. Judging from Congressman Razami's good spirits after the meeting, the negotiations with Japan must have been quite successful.

(After the explosion at Yokosuka Base)

[Philippine Rebels]

Australian diplomat Foster visits the Philippines to help end the growing anti-government rebel activity. However, shortly after Foster's arrival, numerous facilities on Leyte were attacked simultaneously by the rebels. There were many casualties. The attacks began after President Lacan stated, "I will use all force necessary to remove these rebels." Lacan also order all troops on standby and declared a civilian curfew. The Philippines rebel group is led by former Vice President Bamarm.

Foreign
[Moscow: Kazuki Kano]

The Zaftra Republic and the Ravnui Republic, both former CIS nations with a history of conflict, have closed an economic cooperation treaty.

The treaty was signed at the Zaftra prime minister's residence. The president of Zaftra and the ambassador general from Ravnui attended the signing.

After years of conflict, these 2 nations have suffered economic collapse. Their immediate goal is the restructuring of their economic systems.

Economists from both countries are welcoming the treaty. The treaty includes the exchange of technology and should bolster industrial manufacturing.

The former CIS countries are wedged between the EC and the OCU. If this treaty stabilizes the 2 nations' economies, other former CIS members may consider joining.

(After the explosion at Yokosuka Base)

[Beijing: Shiro Komichi]

The DHZ announced a campaign to eradicate the Hua Lian Rebels. The elite Rapid Reaction Force will likely be used. In recent years, the DHZ has taken stronger but futile measures against the rebels, who have influence in the Huanan Economic Block. Many Huanan residents object to the central government policies, resulting in large numbers of rebel sympathizers. The elite Rapid Reaction Force seems to be in charge of the operation, though this has not been confirmed. It is not known when the operation will commence, but military resistance is expected.

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2005
EC Formal Unification

The year 2005 will long be remembered for the founding of the EC, the first unification of all of Europe.

Unified currency and a globalized economy give the EC much influence in world affairs.

2020
USN Establishment

The continents of North and South America were unified into the USN this year. Many nations facing economic collapse had no choice but to join the union.

It is also true those nations' economic state was attributed to the withholding of aid by two of the North American nations.

2021
Zaftra Republic and the PMO

Qhile many of the world's nations formed unions, the former Russian states did the same. The former Russian Republic changed its name to the Zaftra Republic. Zaftra contributed to the establishment of the Peace Maintenance Organization (PMO), which was revealed to be a front to maintain Zaftra's power.

2026
Organizing the OCU

The OCU was established by adding Japan and Australia to the former Bangkok Economic Bloc of Southeast Asian countries. The EC and the USN wanted to maintain economic control in the region, and tried to block OCU establishment.

2029
Wanzers

The first wanzer built to standardized specifications called MULS was completed this year. MULS are designed to allow fully interchangeable body parts.

MULS will contribute to reducing wanzer costs. Wanzers became the main military weapon following an independence war in Africa.

2070
1st Huffman War

Huffman Island suddenly appeared as a result of volcanic activity on the OCU and the USN border in 1995. The island was initially under UN control.

Dispute over the island's natural resources led to a war between the USN and the OCU. After PMO negotiations, the island was declared neutral territory.

2078
Futai Tunnel

Work on the tunnel started in 2061 and took 18 years to complete. The tunnel connects Taiwan to the mainland at Fuzhou.

This tunnel is the world's longest, at 224km. There is rail and road access, and windows allow a view of the sea.

2090
2nd Huffman War

An incident between OCU and USN troops on Huffman Island at a USN munitions factory caused the 2nd Huffman War.

The use of the human brain as a computer caused the dispute. The project was jointly controlled by the OCU and USN militaries and Sakata Industries.

Sakata Industries later merged with the Iguchi Co. The Republic of Zaftra was also reported to have been involved.

2095
Ocean City Completed

Ocean City was completed in 2095 at the south end of Okinawa's main island. It was originally planned to solve the military base problem.

After the OCU was established, the plan was changed to include port facilities, and construction began.

2102
Alordesh Coup d'etat

A coup occurred in the People's Republic of Alordesh in 2102. Alordesh joined the OCU in 2094, but their stagnant economy did not improve.

The military started the coup for independence, claiming the OCU was exploiting the country's resources.

2112
People's Republic of Da Han Zhong

Jie Bo Liao became the head of state after the death of Chairman Bai. Chairman Jie promoted the country's policies and changed its name as well.

In a change from previous free market policies, all industries were nationalized to create a "national corporation".

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