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A Moment Magazine cover for November 29, 2027. Depicting U.S. President Edith Vaughn and Chinese Paramount Leader Li Pinjing, in a time where U.S.-China tensions reach an all time high.
November 29, 2027.
Tension between the United States and the People's Republic of China has reached new heights following the deployment of six ballistic missile submarines to Japan and South Korea last week, according to sources within the US military. The move has been widely criticized by Chinese officials, who view it as a provocation. This came in response to China's reported increase in its nuclear stockpile, which has raised concerns among US officials about Beijing's intentions.
The Ohio-class submarines, which are equipped with nuclear missiles capable of reaching China, have been stationed in the region as part of a broader effort to increase the US military presence in Asia. However, China has responded with alarm, warning that such actions could have serious consequences for regional stability.
"The deployment of these submarines is a direct threat to the security of China and the peace and stability of the region," said Chinese Paramount Leader Li Pinjing. "We urge the United States to immediately withdraw these submarines and refrain from any further provocative and warmongering actions."
In addition, China's foreign ministry responded to the United States' decision by accusing Washington of destabilizing the region and engaging in a "reckless Cold War mentality." "We urge the United States to stop its military provocations and respect China's sovereignty and security interests," the spokesperson for the foreign ministry said. "China has always been committed to peaceful development and will never seek hegemony or expansion."
The US government has defended the move, saying that it is necessary to ensure the safety of American allies in the region and to deter potential threats from China. In a statement released today, US Defense Secretary Amanda Sheridan warned China against any aggressive moves in the Asia-Pacific region, saying that the US would not hesitate to defend its allies and interests in the area. "We have a responsibility to protect our allies and interests in the Asia-Pacific region," said Sheridan. "The deployment of these submarines is a necessary step to maintain peace and stability."
"We are closely monitoring China's military activities and will respond appropriately to any threats," US National Security Advisor Charlie Mooseley said. "The United States remains committed to maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific, but we will not shy away from defending ourselves and our allies if necessary."
However, many experts are concerned that this move could escalate tensions between the two superpowers, potentially leading to a military confrontation. "The deployment of these submarines is a highly provocative move, and it could easily lead to an unintended conflict," said Ashley Buckler, a geopolitical analyst at the Brookings Institution.
The situation remains mostly tense, with both the United States and China increasing their military presence in the region. It is unclear how this conflict will be resolved, but experts warn that the stakes are high, and any misstep could have serious consequences for global security. The escalating tensions between the US and China have rattled markets around the world, with stocks tumbling and investors flocking to safe-haven assets like gold and government bonds. The situation remains fluid however, with both sides signaling a willingness to negotiate while also ramping up their military preparations.
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I got the inspiration for this after watching the movie 2010: The Year We Make Contact. This particular fictional Time magazine cover intrigued me and this is based on that cover.
And keep in mind that the story depicted here is fictional, so far. I mean, I studied international relations, and I believe the next world war will begin in Asia, either China vs Taiwan, Japan and South Korea vs China and North Korea, or India vs Pakistan. The USA is allies with four of these nations (Major Non-NATO allies) with India as a major defense partner. Either way, WWIII will be fought with nuclear weapons, WWIV will be fought by sticks and stones.
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Characters: Edith Vaughn and Li Pinjing ©
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November 29, 2027.
Tension between the United States and the People's Republic of China has reached new heights following the deployment of six ballistic missile submarines to Japan and South Korea last week, according to sources within the US military. The move has been widely criticized by Chinese officials, who view it as a provocation. This came in response to China's reported increase in its nuclear stockpile, which has raised concerns among US officials about Beijing's intentions.
The Ohio-class submarines, which are equipped with nuclear missiles capable of reaching China, have been stationed in the region as part of a broader effort to increase the US military presence in Asia. However, China has responded with alarm, warning that such actions could have serious consequences for regional stability.
"The deployment of these submarines is a direct threat to the security of China and the peace and stability of the region," said Chinese Paramount Leader Li Pinjing. "We urge the United States to immediately withdraw these submarines and refrain from any further provocative and warmongering actions."
In addition, China's foreign ministry responded to the United States' decision by accusing Washington of destabilizing the region and engaging in a "reckless Cold War mentality." "We urge the United States to stop its military provocations and respect China's sovereignty and security interests," the spokesperson for the foreign ministry said. "China has always been committed to peaceful development and will never seek hegemony or expansion."
The US government has defended the move, saying that it is necessary to ensure the safety of American allies in the region and to deter potential threats from China. In a statement released today, US Defense Secretary Amanda Sheridan warned China against any aggressive moves in the Asia-Pacific region, saying that the US would not hesitate to defend its allies and interests in the area. "We have a responsibility to protect our allies and interests in the Asia-Pacific region," said Sheridan. "The deployment of these submarines is a necessary step to maintain peace and stability."
"We are closely monitoring China's military activities and will respond appropriately to any threats," US National Security Advisor Charlie Mooseley said. "The United States remains committed to maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific, but we will not shy away from defending ourselves and our allies if necessary."
However, many experts are concerned that this move could escalate tensions between the two superpowers, potentially leading to a military confrontation. "The deployment of these submarines is a highly provocative move, and it could easily lead to an unintended conflict," said Ashley Buckler, a geopolitical analyst at the Brookings Institution.
The situation remains mostly tense, with both the United States and China increasing their military presence in the region. It is unclear how this conflict will be resolved, but experts warn that the stakes are high, and any misstep could have serious consequences for global security. The escalating tensions between the US and China have rattled markets around the world, with stocks tumbling and investors flocking to safe-haven assets like gold and government bonds. The situation remains fluid however, with both sides signaling a willingness to negotiate while also ramping up their military preparations.
———
I got the inspiration for this after watching the movie 2010: The Year We Make Contact. This particular fictional Time magazine cover intrigued me and this is based on that cover.
And keep in mind that the story depicted here is fictional, so far. I mean, I studied international relations, and I believe the next world war will begin in Asia, either China vs Taiwan, Japan and South Korea vs China and North Korea, or India vs Pakistan. The USA is allies with four of these nations (Major Non-NATO allies) with India as a major defense partner. Either way, WWIII will be fought with nuclear weapons, WWIV will be fought by sticks and stones.
——
Characters: Edith Vaughn and Li Pinjing ©
An Orange Space CatCharacter models done by me using Hero Forge.
Follow my Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/judyreinard.bsky.social and my Twitter https://x.com/judyreinard
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We don't have to deploy boomers to get China to scream and cry. We can deploy a single frigate to do that right now.
We probably wouldn't park boomers in Japan either. If there is a conflict, those would definitely be targeted early on just as we would try to sink their Xia class boats early on.
We probably wouldn't park boomers in Japan either. If there is a conflict, those would definitely be targeted early on just as we would try to sink their Xia class boats early on.
You would be surprised. Typically it’s highly up-played by the media to make it seem a lot worse than it is, many times we have either been doing it for 5-10 years before the media publishes it, or it is in response to put pressure on our near-peer in response to their actions, like how we froze and seized russian assets, that wasn’t explicitly new to the war in Ukraine, we just accelerated it because we had almost universal support for it. When modern America looks bad on stage, it’s typically a result of poor timing or miscommunication.
Also not surprising Edith would do that, this is a president who said she doesn't understand military stuff. It's likely her advisers advised her against it but she threatened to fire them, or it's just something the military industrial complex told her to do.
Be interesting to see her doing some diplomacy then. She would probably be doing some hand shaking tours with allies and trying to get somekind of deal she could show off to prove how tough she is. Something like a new defense agreement woth India or Vietnam, or a major arms sale to them Maybe even something as dramatic as talking to Taiwan. That would make her look very committed to countering China but would really raise tentions.
I find it funny to read about how people allegedly say that China has so many powerful "wunderwaffe". the same thing was said in Russia for 10 years. China will be suppressed even without military clashes. will be economically suppressed as soon as it will start to rock the boat. if the Russians are accustomed to living like pigs in a pile of dirt and there are fewer of them, economic strangulation will pass faster with China. plus, I'm 100% sure that in China the same corruption and the Chinese army is only suitable for parades and demonstrations of "power".
Wunderwaffe is a great word for the russian stuff, advanced technology that is not available in masses or that is used wrong is useless in large scale engagements see above mentioned wunderwaffen from 1943-1945.
I am afraid experts like ISW would disagree with your china assessment also the strategic situation is vastly different. Russia is a resource driven economy with a comparingly small actual industrial base, they are production limited and their strategic and tactical approach is from the last century. They have still not made the transition to mobile warfare, their BTG approach to land warfare was a complete failure. So they are trying mass artillery attack combined with the human wave mass assault approach. China has the largest industrial potential on the planet, their strategic and tactical capabilities are unknown for large scale engagements. That means their economy is resource limited and limited by those very few things that they cannot produce domestically, resources are nearly limitless just north of C.s border and R will happily supply these, that means only computer chips and advanced ICs are left that they cannot produce themselves. 2 potential solutions for them: stockpile before confict or use less sophisticated self produced ones (less means its around 12-14nm sizes for the transistors which is roughly translated to things people know: Intel Kaby Lake (2016) or AMD Ryzens 1000 (2017)) Military used ICs are mostly ASICS but the size is essentially the important characteristic of said component. So in contrast to Ru they can built their own ICs, In masses... the 5th largest IC Company on the planet is Chinese.
C.s only strategic target worth their attention is an island, supply would be comparingly easy while supplying their opponent would be extremely difficult. Also that island has not much strategic depth, for elastic defence you need space for manuvering. Both are available in Ukraine, and supply of Rus Army is still based on the same priciples as in WW2: Railroads. So comparing both conflicts is comparing apples to pears.
I am afraid experts like ISW would disagree with your china assessment also the strategic situation is vastly different. Russia is a resource driven economy with a comparingly small actual industrial base, they are production limited and their strategic and tactical approach is from the last century. They have still not made the transition to mobile warfare, their BTG approach to land warfare was a complete failure. So they are trying mass artillery attack combined with the human wave mass assault approach. China has the largest industrial potential on the planet, their strategic and tactical capabilities are unknown for large scale engagements. That means their economy is resource limited and limited by those very few things that they cannot produce domestically, resources are nearly limitless just north of C.s border and R will happily supply these, that means only computer chips and advanced ICs are left that they cannot produce themselves. 2 potential solutions for them: stockpile before confict or use less sophisticated self produced ones (less means its around 12-14nm sizes for the transistors which is roughly translated to things people know: Intel Kaby Lake (2016) or AMD Ryzens 1000 (2017)) Military used ICs are mostly ASICS but the size is essentially the important characteristic of said component. So in contrast to Ru they can built their own ICs, In masses... the 5th largest IC Company on the planet is Chinese.
C.s only strategic target worth their attention is an island, supply would be comparingly easy while supplying their opponent would be extremely difficult. Also that island has not much strategic depth, for elastic defence you need space for manuvering. Both are available in Ukraine, and supply of Rus Army is still based on the same priciples as in WW2: Railroads. So comparing both conflicts is comparing apples to pears.
China's economy is highly dependent on imports, unlike the rest of the world who can survive the lack of cheap Chinese "waste" products. example: you also need to remember the Huawei company that was engaged in technical espionage. that is, they themselves did not invent anything, but only copied and then sold their goods in the countries of Africa and the Middle East. after all, it was only thanks to investment that China managed to get out of the slums. but he will easily come back if it will be impudent.
Term Wunderwaffe is a German term for new weapons. this applies even today.
Term Wunderwaffe is a German term for new weapons. this applies even today.
First I hope that you are at a safe place, a warzone aint exactly a good place -.-
Falls Du in Deutschland bist sage ich mal willkommen
C. economy is RESOURCE and ,which in my opinion is already in resources, energy dependent, all of these can be supplied by R. just across the border. Sale of heavy machinery to china went done in the last decade because they can actually produce these themselfs. Not as precise as german machinery but for many uses sufficient (sadly for us here). WE can still make money with large scale transformers and I&C but these sales are also dropping abeit slower than heavy machinery. The times when C. was only copying are long gone. C. is leading for example in 5G technology, mass produced E-cars and large scale population surveilance. The only showstopper for them as long as R. supplies then with raw meterials is Integrated circuits and microprocessors. they are about 8 years behind the average and 10 years behind cutting edge taiwan ICs.
weirdly they have never presented any proofs about spy stuff in C. telco Equipment only allegations, the problem for the US is not that C. might spy on someone they dont care much about that, their problem is THEY cannot spy on others if C. is supplying the majority of telco equipment in the world. And since the US 5G stuff is worse than the C 5G stuff the market cannot swing in their favor so the US is waging an economic war to press the competition out of the market to sell their second grade stuff.
Nett das Du versuchst Wunderwaffe zu erklären, der Begriff beinhaltet einiges was nicht einfach in einem Wörterbuch steht, insbesondere etwas was in der Softwarebranche als Vaporware bezeichnet wird. Sprich etwas was entweder gar nicht existiert und nur heisse Luft ist oder technisch zwar hervorragend ist aber in dermaßen geringen Stückzahlen produziert wird, das es nur in homöopatischen Dosen vorhanden ist, und quasi keinen Einfluß auf das Geschehen hat. Angesichts dessen, das inzwischen Panzer auf dem Museum geholt werden kann man wohl sagen das sind echt wunderwaffen der T14 zum Beispiel... is eben nicht vorhanden...
Falls Du in Deutschland bist sage ich mal willkommen
C. economy is RESOURCE and ,which in my opinion is already in resources, energy dependent, all of these can be supplied by R. just across the border. Sale of heavy machinery to china went done in the last decade because they can actually produce these themselfs. Not as precise as german machinery but for many uses sufficient (sadly for us here). WE can still make money with large scale transformers and I&C but these sales are also dropping abeit slower than heavy machinery. The times when C. was only copying are long gone. C. is leading for example in 5G technology, mass produced E-cars and large scale population surveilance. The only showstopper for them as long as R. supplies then with raw meterials is Integrated circuits and microprocessors. they are about 8 years behind the average and 10 years behind cutting edge taiwan ICs.
weirdly they have never presented any proofs about spy stuff in C. telco Equipment only allegations, the problem for the US is not that C. might spy on someone they dont care much about that, their problem is THEY cannot spy on others if C. is supplying the majority of telco equipment in the world. And since the US 5G stuff is worse than the C 5G stuff the market cannot swing in their favor so the US is waging an economic war to press the competition out of the market to sell their second grade stuff.
Nett das Du versuchst Wunderwaffe zu erklären, der Begriff beinhaltet einiges was nicht einfach in einem Wörterbuch steht, insbesondere etwas was in der Softwarebranche als Vaporware bezeichnet wird. Sprich etwas was entweder gar nicht existiert und nur heisse Luft ist oder technisch zwar hervorragend ist aber in dermaßen geringen Stückzahlen produziert wird, das es nur in homöopatischen Dosen vorhanden ist, und quasi keinen Einfluß auf das Geschehen hat. Angesichts dessen, das inzwischen Panzer auf dem Museum geholt werden kann man wohl sagen das sind echt wunderwaffen der T14 zum Beispiel... is eben nicht vorhanden...
Love all these world building pieces you do. I'm a big fan if history and politics so I find it all very interesting! You even brought in the brookings institutr. Great detail there.
Would be interested to see how the RoK and Japan are respounding to this, and smaller powers like The Philippines and Taiwan.
Would be interested to see how the RoK and Japan are respounding to this, and smaller powers like The Philippines and Taiwan.
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