China

a country in East Asia. With a population exceeding 1.4 billion, it is the world's second-most populous country after India, representing 17.4% of the world population. With the invention of gunpowder and paper, the establishment of the Silk Road, and the building of the Great Wall, Chinese culture—including languages, traditions, architecture, philosophy and technology—flourished and has heavily influenced both its neighbors and lands further afield. However, China began to cede parts of the country in the late 19th century to various European powers by a series of unequal treaties. After decades of struggle, the 1911 Revolution resulted in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the Republic of China (ROC) the following year. The end of war with Japan in 1945 was quickly followed by a resumption of hostilities between the Kuomintang (KMT) and Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In 1949, the resurgent Communists established control over most of the country, proclaiming the People's Republic of China and forcing the Nationalist government to retreat to the island of Taiwan. The country was split, with both sides claiming to be the sole legitimate government of China.

1 October 1949 (3:15pm)
Peking, China
39n55, 116e25
Rodden Rating: XX

Notes: time comes from Charles Carter based on the ceremony for the PRC's constitution. Van Kevin Golay indicates the ceremony began at 3:00pm, proclamation was made immediately after at 3:01pm however I kept 3:15pm for whatever reason. Slightly moving the Asc & MC by 5 degrees to the right wasn't going to worry me since my focus remains on the sun placement & planets aspecting it. However here are the placements for 3:01pm if anyone is curious: Asc at 1 Aqu 33' 20", MC at 23 Sco 43'59"

Interestingly, 4chan shares the same birthday as China. Stephen He (a youtube comedian who's famous for his portrayal of the fictionalized version of his father, whose personality parodies East Asain parenting stereotypes.) has his sun (at 9.75 Cap) squaring China's Sun (at 7.77 Libra) with an Orb of 2 degrees. There's also this video I found from DavidSo where he describes his relationship with his parents. I also am regularly up to date with David Zhang's channel. This video of his is particularly interesting.

Ian: "what do you think these riddles mean as a whole? Explain this detailed summary of events"

Chatgpt o1-preview: "The riddles collectively portray a society characterized by strict discipline and authoritative control, beginning with the education system. An outsider promotes the idea of reducing leisure activities in favor of more practical endeavors, which educators then pass on to attentive youths. Children express frustration toward authoritarian figures who respond with harsh punishments, including physical and mental abuse. Students find themselves in conflict with unyielding elders, and any display of emotion or dissent is met with intimidation or even violence. Parents and guardians enforce obedience through rigorous discipline, creatively penalizing those who defy expectations to prevent failure and maintain order. As the narrative unfolds, the enforcement of strict limits leads to intense debates and shared stories of severe consequences for disobedience. Individuals feel obligated to comply with authoritative directives, often internalizing the negative experiences associated with such compliance. The focus shifts to an atmosphere of surveillance and suspicion, where discussions at military installations and among informants highlight concerns about disgruntled workers and potential leaks of sensitive information. The government closely monitors communications, suspecting even innocent parties of wrongdoing, and imposes harsh punishments for the distribution of state secrets. Fear of persecution becomes a common sentiment, instilling a pervasive sense of anxiety within the community."

Response Time: 19 seconds

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