Victoria 3 - China Gameplay Summary

Introduction

Build Unlimited Construction Sectors
- Encourage private industry investment.
- Might have been beneficial to start earlier.
- Monitor and adjust to keep existing sectors fully operational.
Glass Market Management
- Glass prices rising due to high demand from construction.
- Plan more glass production facilities; subsidy for glass construction considered.
- Optimize existing market modes for glass.
Infrastructure Development
- Ensure infrastructure supports industry growth, prioritize regions with deficits.
- Ports and Railways subsidized to support overall infrastructure.

Reformed China Society
- Sun Yatsen advocating for a parliamentary republic; potential support from Japan or England.
- Radicalization risks among scholars; careful management needed.
Parliamentary Republic Movement
- Balancing the influence of different ideological groups.
- Managing radicalization to avoid destabilization.
- Attempt to support literati interest group.
Suppression of Crime and Monarchy
- Ongoing effort to stamp out monarchism as part of modernizing drive.
Education and Welfare Reforms
- Free up bureaucracy by removing old welfare systems.
- Invest in schools; move universities to the philosophy department mode.
- Push towards secular administration and broader, secular educational reforms.
Tax and Debt Management
- Aim to reduce taxes after stabilizing debt.
- Monitor GDP growth to ensure budget capacity.
Influence and Diplomacy
- Defensive pacts and alliances considered with Persia and others.
- Embargoes utilized to leverage international relations.

Demand Infrastructure Support from AI
- Induce private sector to build needed infrastructure.
- Direct investments in strategic locations to alleviate bottlenecks.
Military Upgrades and Strategy
- Focus on military tech and preparation for conflict with major powers like Russia.
- Planned reforms to military structure to reduce government expenditure.
War Against Major Powers for Recognition
- War against Russia contemplated to gain global recognition.
Handling Armed Forces and Agitation
- Keep Armed Forces loyal; avoid coups or revolts by balancing political stances.
Skyscraper and Modernization Projects
- Initiating large construction projects like skyscrapers to drive modernization.
Colonial and Diplomatic Actions
- Managing colonial conflicts and relations, especially in regions like Macau.

Positive Trends
- GDP and literacy rates rising rapidly due to strategic investments.
- Smooth transition to Parliamentary Republic achieved.
Challenges Ahead
- Managing balance between construction, infrastructure, and political stability.
- Continuing pressure to modernize economically and militarily.
Next Steps
- Continue economic expansion with careful monitoring of market and political dynamics.
- Push educational and administrative reforms further while stabilizing the government.
Final Goal
- Secure China's position as a leading global power with a stable, modern economy and government.