I'll bite on this, just because of the fantastic cast so far. I need something casual to keep me writing; though, as some here know, my work sometimes does get a little rough so I drop off the grid for brief periods (fair warning). That said, I submit the PRC. [B]Nation:[/B] People's Republic of China, SAR Hong Kong, and SAR Macau [B]Population:[/B] 1,267,000,000 [B]Military Strength:[/B] [B]Active Forces:[/B] 1,850,000 [B]Land Systems Available[/B] 8,500 Tanks 4,800 Armored Fighting Vehicles 1,700 Self-Propelled Guns 6,200 Towed Artillery Pieces 1,200 Rocket Projectors (MLRS) [B]Reserve Forces:[/B] 2,300,000 [B]Air Power:[/B] 2,500 Fixed-Wing Aircraft, 900 Helicopters [B]Naval Power:[/B] 400 Vessels 1 Aircraft Carrier (Non-Commissioned, being built) 45 Frigates 24 Destroyers 9 Corvettes 69 Submarines 110 Mine Warfare Craft 142 Coastal Defense Craft [B]Energy Needs:[/B] [B]Oil Production:[/B] 4,000,000 bbl/day [B]Oil Consumption:[/B] 9,000,000 bbl/day [B]Proven Oil Reserves:[/B] 25,000,000,000 barrels [B]Logistical Statistics:[/B] [B]Labor Force:[/B] 780,000,000 [B]Merchant Navy Strength:[/B] 1,900 [B]Major Ports and Terminals:[/B] 12 [B]Roadway Coverage:[/B] 3,500,000 miles of roads [B]Railway Coverage:[/B] 85,000 miles of rails [B]Serviceable Airports:[/B] 850 [B]Financial Power:[/B] [B]Defense Budget:[/B] $125,000,000 [B]External Debt:[/B] $725,000,000,000 [B]Reserves of Foreign Currency:[/B] $3,000,000,000,000 [B]Purchasing Power (Est.):[/B] $12,000,000,000,000 [B]Head of State:[/B] President Jiang Zemin, Premier Zhu Rongji [B]Allegiance:[/B] Shanghai Cooperation Organization (Military alliance between China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan to counteract NATO, founded in 1996) [hider=China's Current Situation] The People's Republic China is currently involved in anti-pirate operations in the Gulf of Aden and the Persian Gulf, sending five Frigates and two Destroyers to aid in the defense of shipping lanes. Currently twelve Chinese officers are stationed in Tajikistan and Pakistan, aiding in political stability and training Tajikistan Armed Forces for defense of their borders in the event of spill over from Afghanistan. China is also one of the largest financial aid providers to Afghanistan, investing in Copper Mines and Road Production, building friendly relations with the Afghans (making them less likely for attacks from insurgents). Relations with NATO is currently shaky, though, due to their position as a world-leading producer, NATO is forced to keep relations with the People's Republic. Human Rights issues are in the forefront of their world relations and they are currently ignoring UN Sanctions, investing heavily in Africa where they have 500 troops aiding in the building of infrastructure and economic growth.[/hider]