Imperial Tributary System
The Chidao Emperor Imperial Household | Imperial Stewardship Teachings of the Empire
Ministries & Secretariats: Ministry of Truth | Ministry of Purity | Ministry of Stability Chao Suweiai formerly known as National Diet Defunct: The Seanad | The Imperial Yuan
Political Factions: Guanchang | Kantai-ha (Navy) | Gunbatsu (Army) | Shanghu (Traders) Defunct: Kuominliantang | Nokarodo Faction | Badao Party Other institutions Tianchao Chuandui | Imperial Armed Forces | Young Wandering Society | Tegong |
The diplomatic affairs and relations of the Jingdaoese Empire are conducted by the Secretariat of Talking, which is part of the Ministry of Stability. The Secretary handles the initial contacts with nations and entities, after which the Imperial Household formalises and passes the agreement. Its offices are located in the Changgong Headquarters, at Sheng Garden No. 20.
As a great power, Jingdao's foreign policy has long been dominated by an aggressive staunch, as it saw it as its divine duty to unite the world under its own purified banner and protect it against the corruption of what it perceived to be its enemy: Shireroth. This brought it frequently in conflict with other nations, like Passio-Corum, which - ironically - became on of its staunch allies in more modern times. This policy was altered with the reign of the Jinken Emperor in 1608 AN, and a more peaceful and less threatening model of interaction was chosen.
Because of its difficult, and even hostile, relations with the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and Natopia, the Jing foreign policy shifted towards a policy of containment and neutrality or friendship with smaller nations and neighbours. Throughout its history it saw military conflicts - like the War of Lost Brothers - with those nations, with mixed results.
Jingdao is a member state of the Union of States around the Sovereign Oceans and the Micras Treaty Organization. It's, together with Passio-Corum, a heavy investor in the USSO Common Market.
Foreign policy
The current objectives of the foreign office of Jingdao concentrates on pacifying and strengthening its presence at its borders. National defence and strategical dominance is the main goal of the Jingdaoese:
- securing the eastern borders with the Green by integrating Barbarian hordes whenever possible.
- it seeks the assurance that Jingdaoese who don't live within Jingdao are treated decently.
- strengthening the strategical position of the Empire through investments in puppet states and protectorates.
- a limited economical cooperation with the rest of the world. The Closed Door Policy was replaced by entering the USSO Common Market, but still plays a role in limiting too much influence of foreigners on the Jing market.
- military cooperation and guaranteed defence against foreign aggressors.
Tired of years of warfare and ongoing conflict, the Guanchang Faction pushed for a divide and protect-policy in which it more or less accepted Shirerithian hegemony in Benacia, while focusing on keeping its own hegemony on Apollonia.
Ranks
Nations which interact with Jingdao, receive a rank. Depending on the relationship with the Heavenly Court, a nation can receive gifts and benefits from the Empire. Some nations are perceived impure (Hun), making relations beyond war declarations and temporary truces impossible, while others can gain the status of Xing (relative pure) and will be treated as friends. The middle ground is called chu, which is neutral. Neutral nations that are considered to be moving in an impure direction are called chu-hun, while neutral nations that are considered to be moving in a pure direction are called chu-ji.
Tribute
When a diplomat seeks to gain access to the Imperial Court, it is advised to bring tribute to the Emperor. A representative of Jingdaoese descend is expected to kowtow in front of the Heavenly Light before being allowed to discuss the terms of a treaty or agreement, while non-Jing diplomats are expected to bow before being spoken to. Refusal to comply automatically ends any talks between both sides, as it's seen as a terrible offence.
The tribute, often in the shape of animals, local products or even bound servants, is seen as a symbolic gesture and (in the eyes of the Jingdaoese) a sign of recognition of the Heavenly Light as suzerain of Micras.
Foreign relations of Jingdao
Country | Status | History |
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Alduria | Chu-ji | Jingdao and Alduria have signed a Treaty of Amity and Commerce in 1672 AN |
Alperkin | Chu | |
Alrig | Close ally, both bilaterally as through the USSO | |
Arcadia | Chu | |
Batavia | Chu-hun | |
Beneluccas | Chu | |
Birgeshir | Chu | |
Constancia | Hun | |
Craitland | ||
Çeridgul | Chu | |
Eklesia | Hun | |
Florian Republic | Hun | Relations through the Treaty of Peace between the Member States of the Union of States around the Sovereign Oceans and the Florian Republic and between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Florian Republic |
Freeland | Chu | |
Goëtia | Chu | |
Helderbourgh | Chu | |
Hoenn | Hun | |
Imperial Trade Union | Close ally through the USSO | |
Inner Benacia | Hun | |
Iron Cult | Chu | |
Juclandia | Chu | |
Kalgachia | Chu | |
Kasterburg | Chu-hun | |
Krasnocoria | ||
Los Liberados | Chu-hun | |
Lostisland | Chu | |
Mercury | Chu | |
Natopia | Hun | |
Norrland | Chu | |
Nova England | Chu | |
Palesmenia | Chu | |
Phinbella | Chu | |
Ralgon | Chu | |
Réunion | Chu | |
Saint-Antoine | Chu | |
Senya | Chu | |
Shireroth | Hun | Rival, relations through the Treaty of Peace between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Empire of Jingdao |
Srbozemska | Chu | |
Stormark | Hun | |
Tellia | Chu | |
Thracistan | Hun | President Alperen Mithat Gaz approached the Imperial Palace without tribute in 1673 and committed several other faux-pas which are considered to be both insulting towards the Heavenly Light and the Jingdaoese Empire. |
Vi'Ix | Chu | |
Xang Muang | USSO ally |
Visa Policy
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Honourable Imperial Envoys
The Imperial Envoys act as ambassador to foreign countries.