Mass Diplomatic Outreach (January 1st, 1960 - January 24th, 1960)
As the new year rolled in, the sensation for greater diplomatic cooperation around the world grew. To start the year various countries reached out to one another in order to achieve an advanced state of peace global. The Soviet Union reached out to Canada in order to establish a better alignment with North America countries, a strategic fear tactic towards the United States that ended with Russo-Canadian relations taking a turn for the better. Meanwhile, The People's Republic of Albania took a significant step away from the Soviet Union and to the People's Republic of China. The Chinese welcomed the addition to their sphere of influence as they continued advanced steps to become a power independent of Soviet support. The Soviet Union, fearing a split in Sino-Soviet relations, called for a meeting between the two nations. The meeting, officially in regards to the Vietnamese situation, was held to reassure the People's Republic of China's stance of allegiance to the communist world. In exchange for continued Chinese cooperation, the Soviets agreed to support North Vietnam in the Vietnamese War, enter trilateral negotiations with the Philippine and Chinese governments in regards to the Huk Rebellion, and to take a staunch stance towards the British and Portuguese imperialism.
Portuguese War of African Aggression (January 1st, 1960 - ongoing)
On January 1st, the Portuguese Empire declared war against the Moroccan government with no justification. Rapidly sending in forces, the Portuguese gained control of territory with little resistance. As the international backlash was limited to condemnations, the People's Republic of China took a step farther, placing intensive sanctions on the Portuguese Empire while calling for other nations to take the same precautions. In addition the Chinese sanctions, the Soviet Union followed with placing sanctions (though not as restrictive as the Chinese sanctions) on Portugal as well. Despite the international backlash rapidly growing, Portugal continued it's Moroccan campaign while launching a second campaign in Guinea. In response to the Guinean campaign, the People's Republic of Chinese launched a blockade of the South China Sea, cutting of the colony of Macau from the outside world. With pressure building, the Portuguese is faced with alienation of the outside world or cease military operations.
South China Sea Crisis (February 4th, 1960 - ongoing)
After deploying several fleets to blockade the South China Sea, actively blocking of the British and Portuguese of Hong Kong and Macau, respectively, the People's Republic of China demanded that the British break off any and all relations with the Portuguese, while also pressuring Portugal to end its rampant aggression. In obvious defying of the Chinese, the British and Portuguese agreed to a deal that saw the colony of Macau transferred over to the British in exchange for Equatorial Guinea. With a strict blockade however, the Portuguese in Macau have not been allowed to leave and British settlers have been turned away by the PLAN. Denying supply shipments and whatnot, the Portuguese are left with the choice of allowing citizens in Macau to be left to fend for themselves, or end their aggression. Meanwhile, the British have been left with the ultimatum of giving up Hong Kong and Macau, breaking relations with Portugal, or face war with China. The world watches as the possibility of another world war shapes once more.
As the new year rolled in, the sensation for greater diplomatic cooperation around the world grew. To start the year various countries reached out to one another in order to achieve an advanced state of peace global. The Soviet Union reached out to Canada in order to establish a better alignment with North America countries, a strategic fear tactic towards the United States that ended with Russo-Canadian relations taking a turn for the better. Meanwhile, The People's Republic of Albania took a significant step away from the Soviet Union and to the People's Republic of China. The Chinese welcomed the addition to their sphere of influence as they continued advanced steps to become a power independent of Soviet support. The Soviet Union, fearing a split in Sino-Soviet relations, called for a meeting between the two nations. The meeting, officially in regards to the Vietnamese situation, was held to reassure the People's Republic of China's stance of allegiance to the communist world. In exchange for continued Chinese cooperation, the Soviets agreed to support North Vietnam in the Vietnamese War, enter trilateral negotiations with the Philippine and Chinese governments in regards to the Huk Rebellion, and to take a staunch stance towards the British and Portuguese imperialism.
Portuguese War of African Aggression (January 1st, 1960 - ongoing)
On January 1st, the Portuguese Empire declared war against the Moroccan government with no justification. Rapidly sending in forces, the Portuguese gained control of territory with little resistance. As the international backlash was limited to condemnations, the People's Republic of China took a step farther, placing intensive sanctions on the Portuguese Empire while calling for other nations to take the same precautions. In addition the Chinese sanctions, the Soviet Union followed with placing sanctions (though not as restrictive as the Chinese sanctions) on Portugal as well. Despite the international backlash rapidly growing, Portugal continued it's Moroccan campaign while launching a second campaign in Guinea. In response to the Guinean campaign, the People's Republic of Chinese launched a blockade of the South China Sea, cutting of the colony of Macau from the outside world. With pressure building, the Portuguese is faced with alienation of the outside world or cease military operations.
South China Sea Crisis (February 4th, 1960 - ongoing)
After deploying several fleets to blockade the South China Sea, actively blocking of the British and Portuguese of Hong Kong and Macau, respectively, the People's Republic of China demanded that the British break off any and all relations with the Portuguese, while also pressuring Portugal to end its rampant aggression. In obvious defying of the Chinese, the British and Portuguese agreed to a deal that saw the colony of Macau transferred over to the British in exchange for Equatorial Guinea. With a strict blockade however, the Portuguese in Macau have not been allowed to leave and British settlers have been turned away by the PLAN. Denying supply shipments and whatnot, the Portuguese are left with the choice of allowing citizens in Macau to be left to fend for themselves, or end their aggression. Meanwhile, the British have been left with the ultimatum of giving up Hong Kong and Macau, breaking relations with Portugal, or face war with China. The world watches as the possibility of another world war shapes once more.
