Taiwan

Taiwan is a country located in East Asia. It is slightly more developed than China and is backed by the Arasaka Corporation. Kang Tao was the largest Taiwanese corporation before they were restructured in 2050.

Early History
Throughout its history, Taiwan has been colonized around five times. Fujian farmers settled on the island of Taiwan in the early 1400s, pushing out the aborigines, but they were invaded by the Dutch in 1624. By 1682, it officially became a part of China's Fujian province under the Manchus. However, in 1895, it seceded from China and became under Japan's rule, which was the country that played a huge role in developing it. The Chinese Nationalist Party fled to Taiwan in 1949 and continued the development of the island.

2000s
The Chinese Republic of Taiwan was formed in 2008. The culture of Taiwan is very similar to that of China. Taiwan used much of it's Japanese influence to benefit their nation, and selling out to Japan proved to be successful as they grew more stable than China. Despite their advancements, the Taiwanese people continued to fear an invasion from China.

The Taiwanese Government prioritized the purchase of planes and weaponry as much as possible, hiring on Arasaka Corporation to plan out their defense force. Most of their anti-ship, plane, and missile defenses are on islands, which were heavily guarded by Arasaka troops.

Its geography it made it a perfect colony for Japan, only a two hour plane ride from Osaka and one hour from Okinawa. The western part of the island is flat, perfect for development of urban areas, while its eastern regions are mountainous which help protect it from tsunamis. Its northeastern regions are a very popular part of the island for Taiwanese and Japanese tourists.

Around the 2010s Taiwan started using Eurobucks and New Yen as their main currency. Unlike China, Taiwan has a nightlife with many bars, clubs, and many more to hang out around till 3-4 am. They make up for the lack of sleep with nap (xiuxi) from 1-2 pm.

2020
During this time, Taiwan was a manufacturing haven. Kang Tao was still based out of Taiwan, and the country was relatively independent from corporate influence, compared to its neighbors. Farmlands were given up to build more factories, and many banks and trading houses were built in its cities, making it very convenient for Japanese corporates.

Taipei is a major stopping point for the guns, drugs, and girls traded to the Yakuza clans and corrupt corporations. Before its independence, most of Taiwan's trade was primarily conducted with China via Hong Kong. However, the majority of its trade is now with Japan. In this period, the primary problem in Taiwan is between the Yakuza and the Triads over control of gang territory, causing bloodshed.

2077
In 2077, Militech would use illegal drugs to prevent their soldiers from feeling sensations of fear and would better follow their orders, these drugs would leave many soldiers unsuitable for further operations. This would result in Militech shipping these men out to their facilities in Taiwan and the other new recruits would replace them in their previous positions.

Geography
Taiwan is an island state in East Asia. The main island, known historically as Formosa, makes up 99% of the area controlled by the ROC, measuring 35,808 square kilometres (13,826 sq mi) and lying some 180 kilometres (112 mi) across the Taiwan Strait from the southeastern coast of mainland China. The East China Sea lies to its north, the Philippine Sea to its east, the Luzon Strait directly to its south and the South China Sea to its southwest. Smaller islands include a number in the Taiwan Strait including the Penghu archipelago, the Kinmen and Matsu Islands near the Chinese coast, and some of the South China Sea Islands.

The main island is a tilted fault block, characterized by the contrast between the eastern two-thirds, consisting mostly of five rugged mountain ranges parallel to the east coast, and the flat to gently rolling plains of the western third, where the majority of Taiwan's population reside. There are several peaks over 3,500 m, the highest being Yu Shan at 3,952 m (12,966 ft), making Taiwan the world's fourth-highest island. The tectonic boundary that formed these ranges is still active, and the island experiences many earthquakes, a few of them highly destructive. There are also many active submarine volcanoes in the Taiwan Straits.

The eastern mountains are heavily forested and home to a diverse range of wildlife, while land use in the western and northern lowlands is intensive.

Taipei - 9 million
Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is a modern metropolis with Japanese colonial lanes, busy shopping streets and contemporary buildings. The skyline is crowned by the 509m-tall, bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper, with upscale shops at the base and a rapid elevator to an observatory near the top. Taipei is also known for its lively street-food scene and many night markets, including expansive Shilin market.

Kaohsiung - 2.9 million
Kaohsiung is a massive port city in southern Taiwan. It's home to many skyscrapers, such as the 248m-tall Tuntex Sky Tower, and is known for its diversity of parks. Its focal point is the Love River, with walking paths and cafes along its banks, and cruise boats navigating its waters. Shopping options range from high-end malls to the Liuhe and Ruifeng night markets.

Taichung - 2.3 million
Taichung is an industrial city on the western side of central Taiwan. It's a gateway for exploring the island's mountainous interior, including nature areas like Sun Moon Lake, popular for boating and hiking. In the bustling city center are museums, temples and the ornate brick Taichung Station, a legacy of the Japanese colonial period (1895–1945).