John Ling

John Ling (Chinese: 约翰·灵, pinyin: Yuēhàn·líng) is a Robloxian politician who is the former Prime Minister and the current President of the Unitary Republic of Roblox. His political career set in the post-New Sun regime are regarded as above average. He is the son of Dave Ling, who also served as the President, the first President to be related to an another President, and the first "father-son team".

Born in Taoyuan, near Taipei, he grew up in Kaohsiung, under the one-party nationalist government of Taiwan. He pursued quick political career in Roblox, and joined the National Party, which later on, elected as the leader of the Party, succeeding Frans de Bont. He took the helm on opposing David Heller's premiership, and co-founded the Grand Coalition for Democracy, to contest the 2009 legislative elections and challenge Heller's leadership. Although the coalition led by the United Roblox still got a majority of the seats, it is much reduced in strength after Heller announced reforms to decrease the powers of the Prime Minister to the Parliament. He and Katerina Ganer became Deputy Prime Minister on a unity government.

He, along with the leaders of the coalition, was instrumental on igniting the Robloxian Revolution of 2013 that ousted and impeached David Heller. He was elected Prime Minister at the same meeting, and organized the 2013 Robloxian legislative by-elections. He also did staunch and quick reforms, like shock therapy, restoration of the Constitution, and regaining international reforms. However, Ling did not have a program in focus, and he was replaced by Katerina Ganer.

He contested the 2015 Robloxian presidential election, and extensive presidential campaigns were launched. He lost in the first round, but in the runoff, he won the election with 50.6% of the votes, and was sworn in on 17 December 2015.

During his presidential days, he attempted to normalize relations with the Virtual Countries, recovering the currency as well as plans for currency redenomination, and amending the Constitution after years, which became effective alongside the amendments submitted by his successor. These reforms were well-received, although his reforms on land ownership and parliament were criticized. He did not seek a second term and was succeeded by Mikael Yosie, a Socialist president, before he called a snap election, and he won the presidency in the 2020 Robloxian snap general elections, this time for a seven-year term. Scholars and historians have generally regarded Ling's presidency as above average.

Early life
Ling was born in Kaohsiung on 6 November 1977