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  1. Alt Timeline: China the Superpower (Chinese Armor)

    In this timeline, the ROC won the Chinese Civil War, and then annexed back East Turkestan. This version of the ROC controls all of Mainland China (excluding Macau that is to be returned in 1980 and HK that is to be returned in 1997), Taiwan, and the Diaoyu Islands except for Western and Central...
  2. AHC- Modernize/industrialize/reform Tibet

    Tibet is a very unique place historically, culturally, geographically and economically. The challenge here is to make "Tibet" (either independent, part of ROC, PRC or whatever) a more modern, secular and industrialized region. I don't need to be the "Most secular and liberal place on earth"...
  3. WI there was a large East Asian community in India?

    So this is an idea that has been with me for an undetermined period of time. Since Chinese traders were responsible for creating large Chinese creole communities all over South East Asia, Japan had a period where Japanese traders flourish all over South East Asia and East Asia, and Korea once...
  4. Miyako

    Rise of the Empress: Tale of Weiyoung (From the history of China)

    Note: This is a semi-historical work revolving around the life of Empress Feng of Northern Wei, wife of Emperor Wencheng, loosely based on 庶女有毒 by Qin Jian and mostly following The Princess Wei Young. This is written for fun and is my own interpretation of this epic tale of love, revenge...
  5. Japan invades a Russian Manchuria instead of a Chinese one

    Recently, reading some threads around East Asia in the 19th century, I've came across several points I find interesting, and now I would like to organize these multiple PODs to elaborate a more specific discussion Overall, the main idea is that the Japanese Invade Manchuria as usual during ww2...
  6. Genocide against the Indonesian Chinese by Suharto

    The Chinese in Indonesia are hated by all Indonesians - by the Islamists as "kafirs", by the nationalists as "collaborators of the colonialists", by the rightists as "communists" and even by the communists as "capitalists" - the overseas Chinese are overrepresented in the economy of countries...
  7. How big can a Chinese community in Somalia get, what would be the earliest date it can form, and what would be the impact?

    So, I have been thinking about Somalia. Back in the ancient and medieval days Somalia was actually very prosperous, with trade all over the Indian Ocean as far as China. And of course, Zheng He visited Mogadishu on his naval expedition. My questions are: what POD would it take for Chinese...
  8. sarsenapati

    Plausibility Check: Industrial Revolution Begins in Tang Dynasty China?

    Inspired by this image shown to me by a Chinese friend I began to wonder about this possibility. The Chinese could have figured out how to use steam for motive power (perhaps they already had?). After the An Lushan rebellion which killed off so many Chinese people, there would most likely have...
  9. A Superpower Qing Dynasty: Dulimbai Gurun in 2024
    Threadmarks: The Ninth Lunar New Year Festival of the Current Era as covered by the BBC:

    Before We Begin, Please Rise for the National Anthem of the Great Qing: The Ninth Lunar New Year Festival of the Current Era as covered by the BBC: CARRIE: Over two billion people around the world are welcoming in the Year of the Dragon as the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations begin. This...
  10. GameBawesome

    WI: The lost Imperial Seal of China found... by a foreigner

    The Heirloom of the Realm - also known as the Imperial Seal of China - is the legendary Seal of China. It was created under the order of the First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang from the sacred jade, Heshibi. When the Qin Dynasty collapsed, it passed down to the Han Dynasty. One notable event with...
  11. Mr_ Bondoc

    "All the Children of China": A Collaborative TL

    Everyone likes to talk about the idea that one of the biggest changes was the "One Child Policy" of China was s a population planning initiative in China implemented between 1979 and 2015 to curb the country's population growth by restricting many families to a single child. The program had...
  12. WI Republic re-unites china instead of Qin

    Chinese history is autocratic and without Liberty. But what if Republican ideology emerged along with the Hundred Schools of Thought during the spring and autumn period or warring States period. This Republican ideology gains power in a state. This state reunites China instead of the Qin. How...
  13. How to foster a more equal trade relationship between Rome and China?

    So, I'm thinking about a scenario in which the Roman Empire has less of a trade deficit with China. You see, I've always thought about what is it that Europe (Roman and post-Age of Discoveries) has that could be desirable to the Chinese. First, I think that a more direct trade route with...
  14. Asian Theater of a Cold War Hot Scenario

    I’m not decided on a particular TL but the something in the 60s could be interesting. My best guess would be fighting would would be funneled into Korea due to it “sore thumb” like nature for both sides. Beyond that IDK. Let me know if this has been discussed before. Also please let me know if...
  15. TheWitheredStriker

    Hui/Dungan nation-state: how, why, when?

    The idea of a Hui "national homeland" sounds fascinating to me, especially after reading up on Tunganistan and the Panthay Rebellion. I would love to tackle the existence of such a state in a TL, but I'm not entirely sure how and why this state would form, nor in what time period. Hence why I...
  16. Which Alternate Timeline is more realistic?

    The Brazilian Empire surviving into the 21st Century. The Nationalists Winning the Chinese Civil War.
  17. TRSR: The Red Sun Rising
    Threadmarks: The Red Sun Rising Introduction

    The Red Sun Rising Wel...Wel...Welcome to 1987, a new year! It is a tumultuous and adventurous time for humanity as we look towards the stars with the new Ares program! President Larry McDonald has met with Nippon Foundation's President Ryōichi Sasakawa! Marking a landmark step in...
  18. What if Kuomintang Won Civil War

    Would Have Mao Zedong Execution by Kuomintang? Would Have a South Korea Won Korean War and Annexation North Korea After Kuomintang Won Chinese Civil War? Would Have COVID-19 Never Happened After Kuomintang Won Chinese Civil War? Would Have a Cultural Revolution Never Happened after Kuomintang...
  19. What if, as a part of the Guanxu Emperor's reforms, he had the Dowager Regent eliminated?

    Let's say the kid was about 20-25% more savvy and knew she'd be trouble. Assuming the medium to best possible outcomes, what would the "Chinese Meiji Period" look like?
  20. Avrorrange

    Effects of Zoroastrianism on China if the Anshi Rebellion succeeded in overthrowing the Tang Dynasty?

    IOTL, An Lushan had a shot in overthrowing the Tang Dynasty. Had his forces captured the Tang Emperor and his family as they tried to evacuate Chang'an, the Tang Court's resistance towards the Yan Rebels likelyh would have fragmented. Little known on this forum was the fact that An Lushan and...
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