PASABRILLO, SEILUNG – In a harrowing interview with the Herald, Crown Prince and Lord Chamberlain Nicolás Millán revealed that the Imperial Household was considering taking a stance against the law weeks after its passage through the National People's Congress in Beijing. He also outlined a basic plan if China was to come after Millania calling it an independence movement from Hong Kong.
Q: What stance does the Imperial Family take on the matter of the National Security Act, 2020?
A: Here's the thing. Under ordinary circumstances, this law's passage was long overdue. The act banned acts of terrorism, and independence movements (which we do not claim to be in Hong Kong, the arrangements we made here are temporary). Both of the aforementioned reasons are quite sound, one may say. However, the timing is apt, don't you think? A little too apt for us. In the middle of a protest movement which vies for political freedoms and universal suffrage, this act was passed into law, and the ambiguity – especially now – as to what may constitute a breach of this act may inspire fear of dissent against the government in Beijing.
Q: What can the Millanian Government do in response?
A: We're mulling over some options at the moment, actually. Seeing as our military is outnumbered a million to one, and we aren't a recognised country by anybody, not much. But, we boiled the mess down to three straight forward options. The first one is to do absolutely nothing and sit tight. This hasn't sat too well with any of us. Option two is making an official statement. This option is a bit more plausible, and we can pull it off without too much fuss. The final option is a withdrawal of diplomatic staff from China and the closure of our only Consulate to the nation, and keeping our single Consulate-General in Hong Kong open. We could open a new diplomatic outreach programme in China in its place, or even recognise Taiwan as an independent entity from China. Obviously, this one is much more controversial, but my personal belief is that this is the best way to make a real statement.
Q: If diplomats were to withdraw from the Consulate to China, how would Millania represent itself there?
A: Glad you asked. The Foreign Ministry is organised in a way that allows for the Chief Ambassador to represent Millania in nations where we have no representation. Another easier option is dialogue through our two missions to the UN and ICJ.
Q: If Millania was to be targeted as an 'independence movement from China,' what would be the immediate government response?
A: Frankly, we'd comply with their demands. It's ridiculous to think we can't. We'd lay off our ceremonial claims to Seilung and Fushan, and leave Tsizau altogether. We'd probably also engage in negotiations with the Chinese Government to continue the operation of our central government from Pasabrillo without hindrance.
Thank you for your time.
No problem, glad to be here.
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