After months of anticipation, The Republic of Shang Ye finally secedes from the Bailtem Union. Chairman Li Zhixian cites this long-anticipated action as a "justified and careful decision based on the inactivity and previous controversy that comes with the particular multi-nation organization." Reports state that landlocked nation Apartment 11F has not yet announced its plans, as Apartment Owner Xu Chen has taken a month-long hiatus from all public media appearances, citing his participation in the Spring 2021 National Glade Championship Series Elimination Stage, a popular annual eSports tournament within Shang Ye.