Nanjing

Nanjing
Nanjing is the capital of the empire. The emperors seat of power and residence are in Nanjing.

It's also a major inland port surrounded by mineral resources and an agricultural hub.

It's main industry is 2nd sector production. Mineral refining, textile production and food processing.

There's also a rapidly growing tech sector, with cheap manufacturing of electronics.

Presidential Palace
After the fall of the republic to the Taiping revolt the presidential palace became the "Heavenly Palace Of Nanjing". It's now the seat of power of the Taiping empire; guarded by the royal Taiping guard

Nanjing Central University
Nanjing university is the most prestigious university in China; both in research and education. There's also a connected institute of technology where much of the governments arms research is co-ordinated from.

Church of the Immaculate Conception
Formely operated by the catholic church before the great collapse; it's now operated by a small devoted Emperor-worshiping

denomination, who make up most of the Emperors Guards.