Singapore (Tan Wen Qian)

Singapore (Tan Wen Qian/陈文謙) is a fan-made character that represents the Republic of Singapore (新加坡共和国/Republik Singapura).

As a small yet important and prestigious city-state which has been one of the main trading, transportation, economic and financial centers in the world that was once a poor country after being devastated by World War Two and having been a precious and thriving British colony, she is a 20 year-old young woman who is proud of her history and traditions, as well as her talents and skills. Such includes the ability to speak with fluency in several languages, mathematics, sciences, business, finance, diplomacy as well as in household chores and cooking delicious culinary cuisines ranging from the local Chinese, Malay and Indian to international European and Japanese dishes, accredited to her multi-cultural and racial background, and high standards in business, education and living.

She is noted to be polite, formal, friendly, kind, considerate and knowledgeable yet calculative and ambitious perfectionist to ambitions to achieve grade A, if not, the first place in everything. She is also disciplined and strict, and appreciative for everything. In addition, she is an optimistic realist, who believes that everything has both good and bad causes, and acts accordingly to her surrounding situation which she does in order to defend her sovereignty and status.

However, when in freetime, she tends to be casual, carefree, cheerful and frinedly, a contrasting and different side to her usual self.

She is also frugal.

Her name, Wen Qian, means refined and modest, which is suitable for her current status as a wealthy, thriving city and her history.


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History
Born in the 12th century as a small child, she has been living with her surrounding siblings, who were Malaysia, Johore, Melaka, Brunei, Sabah, Sarawak and the Riau Islands along with several others who raised and taught her several valuable skills and talents. She was also dominated by the Srivijaya Empire and flourished as a trading port, and a rich, powerful city which later developed into a small kingdom.

Due to being a trading port and city from young, she was visited by several nations, notably China, who also raised her along with her siblings, as well as India and Indonesia.

However, she faced several invasions and wars from the nearby Thailand, then Siam and other empires who fought to control her and use her position as a trading port and city to flourish and thrive but was successfully defended by her siblings and herself. Eventually, during the Colonization Age, she was assaulted by Portugal who left her with severe burns and a scar, her thriving and wealthy kingdom destroyed and left with a small fishing village. It was rumored that Portugal did so to prevent her from being a rival in the dominance and flourishment in the trading routes with Melaka.

Her modern history began when England discovered her with Sir Stamford Raffles, who has been searching for an ideal location which can dominate and control the trading routes as well as able to develop and flourish from the riches and trade with Melaka, who was dominated by Netherlands. Her fate was sealed when her Temenggong and the Sultan whom England recognised, signed a treaty allowing the British Empire to possess and develop the island, followed by the conclusion of the arguments between England and Netherlands who argued that she belonged to him indirectly, in the Anglo-Dutch Treaty, which Netherlands would inherit Indonesia, and England inheriting Malaysia and Singapore.

She was developed and raised into a wealthy and developed trading port and city, and became popular with traders and people from China, Malaysia and Indonesia, and India as well as the Arabian and European countries. Malaysia and China also helped to raise her with England, and created the multi-racial and cultural community in Singapore.

Singapore was not affected by World War One except for a few weeks when Germany sent the Emeden submarine from his territories in China to terrorize and assault trading ships, crippling her trade before the submarine was sunk by Australia. However, she began to face her darkest days when the Great Depression occured, along with the outbreak of World War Two which she was invaded and captured by Japan.

Despite having resisted, argued and fought with Japan, she saw Japan as a mentor who taught her to defend her sovereignty and status through her own means, not by relying on others. Japan also treated her well although he remained strict and disciplined.

After World War Two, she began to resist and argue with England, and demand for self-governance, and later independence. It was noted that England nearly cried when she joined Malaysia and her siblings. However, the time was short as her government and ideals were different and clashed with Malaysia until in August 9, 1965, Malaysia sadly asked her to leave and become a nation herself, which she did so with tears.

Through her strict, disciplined and fierce yet caring Prime Minister, she became a thriving, wealthy and flourishing city and trading port with high standards in living and business, from a third-world nation, which she took pride in.

Appearance
As a young woman in her twenties, she is a pretty and slim Chinese woman who has a pair of small eyes, lips and a straight nose accompanied by her long, black hair. She has a fair complex, and is tall and slim with height of 165 cm and weight of 38 kg.

Unknown to others except for her siblings, she bears a small scar on her thigh, a symbol of the Japanese occupation during World War Two which she was hurt.

Her usual, formal clothes consist of her being claded in white shirts, black blouses and black business jackets along with black stockings and high heels worn. She also carries a black handbag complete with a notebook, along with a watch. She also wears spectacles, and has her hair tied into a single pony tail.

Her casual and freetime self, however, was dressed in a simple dress or a simple shirt complete with short pants/skirts, and carries a watch and a small, branded handbag. She also wears a necklace and sandals, and does not wear spectacles. Her hair was not tied as well, although occasionally, she has her hair tied in a single pony tail.

Finally, in her military uniform, she is dressed in her self-designed green, pixeled shirt and trousers, followed by a green cap/helmet complete with several leaves. She ties her hair into a bun, and carries her self-designed yet accurate and efficient SAR-21 rifle, along with grenades and knives. If not, she would be carrying a rod, which shows that she is serious and tolerant when it comes to defense and security.

If not, she is also dressed in white shirts and trousers complete with gold buttons vertically arranged on her shirt, and wears a white officer cap along with a sword, which is her navy uniform. Her uniform also has gold tasels as well.

Characteristics
She is a polite, formal, friendly, kind, considerate and knowledgeable person who is also calculative and ambitious perfectionist who strive and aim to get Grade A, if not, the first place in everything. She is also strict, disciplined and appreciative for everything that she has. In addition, she is an optimistic realist who believes that everything has both good and bad causes, and acts accordingly to her surrounding situation, in order to protect and defend her sovereignty and status.

However, in her freetime, she is casual, carefree, cheerful, friendly and kind person, which is a different and contrasting side to her usual, formal self.

She is also conservative and reserved, and cannot tolerate pornography, nudity, flirting and even sex scandals. She is frugal, occasionally spending money to buy necessarities and goods for her own living, and saving money to prepare for situations that require her to use it. In other words, she loves to prepare and be ready for situations and emergencies, such as terrorism and fire drills although they are rare occurences.

Due to her behaviour, she has several friends including Italy, Germany, Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, America, England, France, Spain, Russia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand and even North Korea.

Interests and Skills
She is noted to be able to speak several languages fluently and easily, such as mainly English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil, Chinese dialects (such as Hokkien), as well as little Korean and Japanese, intelligent and talented in mathematics, sciences, business and finance as well as diplomatic affairs. She is also good in household chores and cooking delicious food, ranging from local Chinese, Malay and Indian dishes to international European, Japanese and Korean cuisine.

She is also an accomplished gardener and sportswoman who has been involved in several sports including table tennis, badminton and swimming. Additionally, she is talented in designing and technology as well.

Her interests are mainly shopping, eating and fun activities including sports, reading and networking. She enjoys watching dramas and attends concerts, orchestras and art performances, gaming, as well as travelling to other countries.

She would frequently patronise and eat in local hawker centers, food courts and restaurants with occasional dining in European, Japanese and Korean restaurants. Meanwhile, she does shopping in her shopping districts such as Orchard Road, and enjoys shopping for clothes, luxuries and acessories as well as electronics. She is known for her famous bargaining skills, which she loves to bargain to the lowest price that she can afford. She also loves free items and samples.

She clearly loves the Internet, which she often used to network on social and media sites, and to play games.

Other than these, she often studies and research, and specializes in mathematics and sciences.

Recently, she began to watch and enjoy Japanese animation and manga.

Dislikes
She hates pornography, nudity, flirting and even sex scandals due to her conservative and reserved nature, as well as dirt, rubbish and horrible food after she lived with England (This fact annoyed him a lot). She also hates invasions, wars and fights, due to having faced them several times, and has since trained and strengthened herself well.

Trivia
. Although she was born in the midst of the 12th century, her official birthday is August 9, 1965 which is the day of independence and the separation from Malaysia.

. Due to the education standards, Singapore was knowledgeable and smart in several subjects notably, English, Mathematics and Sciences, as well as Mother Tongue (Chinese, Bahasa Melayu and Tamil) and Humanities.

. Her diplomatic skills were part of her experience as a busy and wealthy trading port and were useful and important in establishing relations and agreements with other countries.

. She does not own a pet due to laws and regulations regarding the ownership of pets, and the inconvenience of having one. However, she seems to love dogs and cats, and often feeds and pets stray cats at her flat's void deck.

Residence
She lives at Ang Mo Kio, one of the heartland, largest and main residential districts in Singapore. This is in coincidence to the fact that the current Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, is in charge of the administration of the constitutional district of Ang Mo Kio. Ang Mo Kio is also part of Central Singapore, and is close to Downtown Core, the 'capital city' of the city-state.

Relations
The Axis Powers-

Italy (Italian Republic)-

Singapore are good friends and partners with Italy. Both are friendly, considerate and kind towards each other, and have been trading partners in business. However, their friendship is not fully official and formal due to the flow of people and trade between them which have not reached a level for them to build embassies.

Germany (Federal Republic of Germany)-

Singapore and Germany have became friends and partners and are friendly and respectful towards each other. They are also working together as partners in business, finance and technology, especially in eco-friendly areas, and can be considered as rivals.

Japan (Republic of Japan)-

Singapore have one of the worst, and one of the best relationships with Japan. She was invaded and captured by Japan, and has tried to resist, argue and fight with him to achieve sovereignty and independence from his rule. Although Japan has been strict, disciplined and authoritian, he has also treated Singapore occasionally well, having taught her Japanese and ideals to defend her sovereignty and status through her own means, not by relying on others.

Although he left her with a scar to remember the painful and tragic memories of World War Two, they developed good relations with each other later, being good friends and partners in business and trading. They are friendly and respectful towards each other, which Singapore admired him as a mentor. Japanese anime, manga and food are also popular in Singapore, especially among the teenagers. Japan also frequently visited Singapore due to her humid, tropical climate which he enjoys, such as going to the beach, swimming, golfing and other luxuries.

Japan is also a popular destination for Singaporean tourists.

The Allies-

America (United States of America)-

Singapore and America are best friends and partners, and have been friendly, open and welcome towards each other. They are partners in trading and business as well as education, and have been together for several years. America's food and influences are also popular in Singapore, and Singapore has been a popular destination for American tourists due to the tropical, humid climate which he enjoyed going to the beach, swimming and eating along with sports. America also admired Singapore as an important trading port and city, while SIngapore viewed America as vital in maintaining peace and prosperity in the region as a major power and nation.

Singapore hence, often supported America in his views and acts, although she also does not support him in any of his unnecssary acts in international stage.

Only at one point that their relationship was turned into dislike was the Michael Fay Incident, which Michael Fay was canned and punished by the strict and disciplined Singapore for vandalism, which America opposed. However, the SIngapore embassy said that they have received popular reviews from Americans supporting the punishment. America and SIngapore briefly disliked each other for a while before their good relations resume.

England (United Kingdom)-

Having lived together during the colonial times, England and Singapore shared good and strong relationships and close bonds as mentor and student, due to having raised Singapore into a important, wealthy and thriving city and trading port from her ruins. He also taught Singapore business and finance, along with mathematics and sciences, and have often doted on her since she was one of the most treasured locations of his British Empire.

However, their relationships were unstable and complicated when Singapore began to resist, argued and protested for independence, which England, sadly granted her wishes. His depression was to the extent that he nearly broke down and cried. Despite, it appears that he has recovered well, accepting the fact.

Their relations slowly developed into good relations with both being friendly, respectful and open towards each other. They have been partners in business, trading and military, and have signed several agreements and treaties such as the Five Powers Defense Agreement.

Singapore also often approach and consult him on any important decisions on the international stage, which delighted England.

Only one fact that annoyed England was that Singapore hated his cooking and food, and would often avoid his offers or in turn helped him to do so.

France (Republic of France)-

The two shared strong and good ties being friends and partners in business, finance, trading and technology. It appears that both respected each other as well, although it was strange since France would openly exhibit his sexual behaviour.

Russia (Federation of Russia)-

Russia and Singapore are good and major friends and partners in business and trade, and have establish their friendship as far as in 1967 when Russia was known as the Soviet Union. They are noted to be on good and friendly terms, and have never disputed.