Xsampa

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Democracy for Diamonds Phase 2 begins; Domestic refinement of diamond goods.
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June 17th, 5640
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The Democracy for Diamonds Initiative continues on with Phase 2. If Phase 1 was focused on modernizing the system and getting it ready, the Phase 2 is truly bringing the Diamond Industry to new heights. In the past, diamonds were largely just exported. Their value provided much needed funds in the past, and still provide valuable revenue for the state when exported. But domestically, they were hardly used. It's time we change that. As such, thanks to sharing the industry with Social Enterprises, we are seeing worker co-operatives begin experimenting with diamonds in the civilian sector. Jewelry is particularly an industry that is gaining attraction. 

For what remains in state hands, we shall utilize it for further production. Diamond innovation will be vital. Raw diamonds, sure they are valuable but what can you do with them practically? Stare at them? Maybe throw them at a wall? Not exactly ideal. Refined diamonds however? You get jewelry, basic lasers, precision tools, semiconductors. And that is what the state will focus on. Innovation hubs will be sponsored in cities in Rlabschenzhing. Given this is where most of our diamond deposits are, it only makes sense to provide the Canton with support to specialize in their prized possession. Not only will these goods benefit Xsampa domestically (everyone loves jewelry, industry loves precision tools, lasers help doctors and scientists and semiconductors will need more support beyond what Socialism for Silicon did), but this gives another good for export. And another export is another source of revenue. Plus we can expect this to especially benefit nations we've signed a fair trade agreement!

Beyond that, we can take pride in that the Xsampan Diamond Industry breaks one consistent norm in diamond industries around the globe. It isn't exploitative. It isn't made with slaves. It isn't made with destroying the environment. You can acquire these diamonds with a conscious. This will certainly be good news for our allies in progressive states abroad.

In any case, these efforts will yield results in time. While not immediately, slow and steady wins the race as they say. The Democracy for Diamonds Initiative will be vital to modernizing the pillars of the Xsampan economy. 
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In Other News;

Public debate begins over the national anthem; Is "The Internationale" truly fitting for Xsampa or should we adopt something for ourselves?

Xsampan Federation of Actors and the Xsampan Labour Federation of Writers merge into the Xsampan Actor-Writer Labour Federation; A triumph for the Proletariat in that industry.

Youth politics continue to define themselves with empathy, Pan-Dovanism and pacifism; How long will it be before this trend impacts PAX yet again?
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Glory to the Xsampan Revolution! Glory to the Xsampan Proletariat!

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