1801: Novorossiya makes a treaty with the new emperor of China regarding their common border. 1802: Hong China (on OTL Taiwan, Philippines, we remember) makes an alliance with Britain. 1804-15: In a longer war, China kicks out the SE Asians from its South again and also reconquers the Sinicized Annam, Ava (N Burma), Lan Xang (Laos) and Lannathai (N Thailand). After this, the country has to recover, however. 1805: Italy sends diplomats to Pegu (S Burma), supports them with arms against China. Similar treaties with Thailand, Champa and Khmer follow.