[War] China: "A New Year"

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"A New Year"
 
President Xia Hong
People's Republic of China
January 1st, 2014
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(The Executive Residence- Beijing)
 
Xinhua's reports from Tibet probably would've brought panic to the Chinese  
leadership of just a decade or so ago, but under the Hong administration it was 
 greeted with a bit of hope.  It indicated that the people of Tibet had  
realized their fortunes were tied in with Chinese politics... in essence a de  
facto statement of unity.  Ironic given that independence seemed to be the  whole 
reason behind the debating.
 
"PLA and Special Police Units are on hand, and for the most part the  
protests are peaceful.  We do have some indications that there have been  small scale 
skermishes between local policing agencies, the PLA units, and  protestors.  
Current reports show about 150 wounded, and 5 killed."   Minister of Justice 
Peng reported.  "Three of the dead were Monks who'd set  themselves on fire.  
One officer was killed, the other was a young baby who  caught a rubber bullet 
on a bad bounce.  He was immediately evacuated, and  died enroute to the 
hospital."
 
It was tough biting back the tears upon hearing that news.  "What kind  of 
mother brings a young child to such an event?"  Xia asked rhetorically,  
reaching with a shaking hand for some tea.  As a mother herself... well  maternal 
instinct was a damned thing, it effected you regardless of whether you  were the 
child's mother or not.  The news made her think of her own  kids.  "Please 
remind the different agencies involved that a maximum of  restraint is to be 
observed.  I will express my sorrow for the tragedy, but  we must tread the line 
between enforcing the laws and allowing speech.  I  will also ask the PNC to 
authorize emergency funding for additional non-lethal  technology and equipment 
for the Special Police Forces and the Military  Police.  Can we expand the 
free-speech zones in Tibet in such a fashion as  to allow for greater space while 
maintaining security?"
 
"We're working with the other Ministries already Madame President, and we  
believe we have an acceptable solution."  
 
Xia nodded, looking to the Minister of Defense next.  "Tibet aside,  what is 
the status of the Stabilization Force in North Korea?"
 
"We've officially completed the first phased withdrawal on December  31st.  
I'm proud to say 150,000 fewer Chinese Troops are currently in North  Korea 
from the initial entry.  The current force is 600,000, with the  majority of them 
being support troops to help continue to stand-up the North  Korean Army.  
We've enhanced training regimens to bring up the less-capable  North Korean 
troops into fighting fitness, and they have access to the equipment  we're phasing 
out.  To date, the new North Korean Army is slated to reach  it's prescribed 
strength of 350,000 active duty troops by April.  A reserve  force of an equal 
number will be completed by June."  Bing started with the  optimistic news 
first.  "We do have reports of a car-bombing outside  of Pyongyang.  A van 
stopped at a checkpoint along one of the highways  entering the city exploded, 
killing four soldiers.  The North Korean Navy  and Airforces likely won't be fully 
assembled until late this year."
 
Unfortunately they knew something like this was possible.  The dismal  
American experience early on in Iraq had proven just how devastating  asymmetrical 
warfare could be against a professional fighting force.  "They  did their jobs. 
 They were good soldiers."  Was all Xia could  say.  There wasn't really much 
higher a complement.  "Please give our  officers there permission to 
investigate, determine who's responsible, and crack  down 'again' on any potential 
budding insurgents.  Work as closely with the  North Korean government as 
possible."  As sad as it was, the incident  provided the perfect opportunity to give 
North Korea the experience and  authenticity they were looking for by giving 
them the lead in the  investigation.  "Begin making plans for the next 
withdrawal, 200,000  troops.  I'd like it completed by April when the North Korean 
Army is at  full strength."
 
"Absolutely Madam President."  Bing folded his hands.  "You  should also know 
that economically North Korea is advancing.  The Army's  Corps of Engineers 
wishes to report that approximately 75% of the reconstruction  projects 
approved are completed or underway, and the North Koreans are handling  most of the 
work.  The regeneration process following the seismic disasters  has been 
harder to handle, but we're getting a grasp on it.  The Medical  Corps, likewise, 
is happy to report they were able to make significant gains in  treating the 
outbreaks manifested in North Korea.  Not only are North  Korean hospitals now 
functioning, but with Japanese and Russian assistance we've  managed to provide 
a significant base of skilled physicians and medical  specialists.  I believe 
we will be able to turn over almost all basic  services to the North Korean 
government by August of this year.  I'd like  permission to begin drawing up a 
post-stabilization agreement with the  government... as the Americans maintain 
a presence in South Korea, we should  make the same kind of commitment to our 
North Korean allies."
 
Xia nodded.  "Issue your proposal through the official  ambassador."
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ACTIONS
 
1.    Make sure all police and army personnel realize  extreme restraint is 
to be exercised when dealing with protests.  Free  speech zones to be set up so 
as to balance security and liberty.  Issue a  public address regarding the 
situation, and reminding all that Tibetans are  entitled to the same liberties 
that all Chinese citizens are.  
 
2.    Pursue emergency funding from the National  Congress for immediate 
acquisition of Non-lethal equipment and training for the  Special Police Forces of 
the Ministry of Justice, as well as the PLA.  In  addition, offer the 
opportunities to major local police departments in China, as  well as those in 
sensitive areas (Hong Kong, Tibet) to take part with matching  funds.  Ask for $500 
Million to be spent on hiring technical advisors from  the West.  Equipment 
that is eligible for purchase with the funds will be  listed and made available.
 
3.    Give North Korea the lead in hunting down those  responsible for the 
car bombing, and offer any and all support via a concurrent  investigation.  
 
4.    Slate a time-table for the withdrawal of the next  200,000 troops, to 
be out by April when the Active Duty North Korean Army (NKA)  reaches full 
strength.
 
5.    Have Xinhua note the achievements made in North  Korea thus far, giving 
credit to the men and women of the PLA stabilization  force.  Give North 
Korean troops the equipment China is phasing out, so  they can take the best for 
themselves and build an effective fighting force  cheaply.



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