The Chinese government has collapsed and is now officially reconstituting itself as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. As such, the rest of you won't be hating him for his large population, repressive regime, and under-aged gymnastics competitors. He hopes instead that you will now love him for his tasty noodle dishes. Brian, please send me two retreats sometime in the next 24 hours (i.e. by 1200 CST / 1700 GMT).
Elsewhere, what do we make of the Persian fleet in Bombay? Or the tightening noose around Russia? Or the Japanese smothering of the Yellow Sea? Or of Madagascar's brazen independence? Well, if you're like me, then you'll make war. It's the only way to compel your opponents' respect.
For those of you contemplating Winter adjustments (due on Wednesday), here's the score:
China: Supp 1 Unit 3 Remove 2
India: Supp 8 Unit 6 Build 2
Indonesia: Supp 5 Unit 4 Build 1
Japan: Supp 7 Unit 5 Build 2
Persia: Supp 8 Unit 6 Build 2
Russia: Supp 5 Unit 5 Build 0
Siberia: Supp 5 Unit 5 Build 0
Adam
