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Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | China |
| Alias(es) | 华夏 (Huaxia) |
| Type | Neutral Character (AI) |
| Occupation/Role | Nation and major institutional partner of Origin Company in technology, defense, space, and diplomacy 155 525 641 |
| Status | Active |
Background
China is portrayed as a country whose technological development was constrained by a late start, foreign blockades, and the need to develop key fields independently. Its growing strength makes other states wary of China surpassing them technologically 50.
Origin Company is able to develop in China without major outside disruption, with Lin Lin indicating that the country has helped maintain that stable environment 50. As Origin’s technologies prove their value, Chinese institutions increasingly treat the company and Chu Feng as strategic partners rather than ordinary private actors 155.
China also seeks greater autonomy in internet governance. After widespread DNS failures affect nearly two-thirds of Chinese websites, it plans to deploy one domestic main root server and three auxiliary root servers under the Snowman Project, reducing vulnerability to foreign-controlled infrastructure 155.
Cooperation with Origin Company
| Initiative | China’s role | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Quantum communication satellites | China revises the planned Mozi launch arrangement, transferring the name to an Origin-provided satellite; Origin announces eight quantum communication satellites to be launched from Jiuquan for nationwide service 57 | The project is presented as the world’s first quantum communication satellite network and an epoch-making advance in communications 57 |
| Holographic battlefield system | Commander Qin’s military unit requests Origin’s holographic projectors for information warfare, exercises, and weapons development 66 | Origin helps create a simulated battlefield system, with more than one hundred projectors prepared for deployment and the War Wolf Squad selected for testing 66 |
| Root-server architecture | Director Liu seeks Origin’s participation in China’s planned IPv6 root-server deployment 155 | Origin provides support for the root-server architecture and showcases its network technology department to Chinese representatives 156 |
| Phantom Suit military use | Senior military officials evaluate Origin’s mature VR technology for training, exercises, command, and cost reduction 262 291 | China proposes exchanging raw materials and factory construction for Origin’s processing capacity, while considering limited Phantom Suit deployment 263 |
| Shanhe Sheji Tu virtual Earth | Zhang Yongzheng discusses using satellite maps and quantum computing to reproduce Earth at a 1:1 scale for military exercises 293 | China provides resources and factory construction for Phantom Suit production; Origin retains responsibility for technical work 293 |
| Mechanical exoskeleton program | Military Industrial Group representatives Wu Xian and Pan Xiaozhi seek Origin’s Graphene Battery and invite Origin to join exoskeleton development 424 425 | Origin redesigns the prototype into a more agile, armored single-soldier mech with automated donning and integrated helmet systems 431 445 |
| Advanced armor materials | Chinese military and aerospace groups pursue Origin’s synthetic biological armor material after its tests become known 429 432 | The material resists pistol, rifle, and anti-materiel rifle fire; aircraft designers see it as a chance to narrow or surpass the fighter-technology gap with the United States 430 433 |
Later Geopolitical Role
During Origin’s escalating confrontation with the United States, China’s higher authorities instruct Director Chen to provide Origin with as much support as possible 525. This support accompanies Origin’s seizure of orbital resources through the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Array, which disrupts U.S. satellite communications 525.
After the United States loses its position as the United Nations’ principal financial backer, China is described as the only strongest power capable of financing a new UN building, prompting other states to look toward both China and Origin 552.
When Earth detects a nearby Level 3 civilization, global leaders agree to conceal Earth’s true capabilities while buying time for development. Chu Feng assigns China and Director Chen to handle communication and negotiations through an exchange system, with Origin providing assistance 641.
Cultural Influence
Origin incorporates Chinese cultural material into its entertainment projects. New Era uses creatures inspired by the Classic of Mountains and Seas, whose designs are recognized as closely aligned with Chinese aesthetics 218.
The game promotes Chinese history and literature among foreign players, who seek answers on Chinese forums when confronted with cultural questions in-game 227. Its festival content privileges traditional Chinese holidays, while foreign festivals receive no equivalent activities or rewards 273.
Origin’s development of Mogadishu also expands Chinese-language influence: its free schools use Chinese instruction, and Chinese characters become common on streets, signs, and shops 590.
Relationships
- Origin Company — China’s principal technological partner; Origin provides quantum computing, quantum-satellite cooperation, holographic equipment, titanium-alloy production, and graphene mass-production investment, earning national trust 155.
- Chu Feng — China supports his company’s strategic development while relying on his technology for military, network, and space projects 291 525 641.
- Chen Rongzhong — Government liaison and intermediary with Chu Feng; he coordinates support for Origin, military negotiations, and later interstellar communication efforts 263 525 641.
- Chinese military — Seeks Origin technology for holographic exercises, VR training, advanced armor, and mechanical exoskeleton development 66 263 424 425.
- United States — Strategic technological rival; China seeks greater internet independence while the United States attempts to suppress Origin and preserve its technological influence 155 171.