Scenarios about 'china'
China refers to one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations, centered in East Asia, with over 5,000 years of recorded history and numerous dynasties culminating in the modern People's Republic of China. As a major global power throughout history, China's political, cultural, and technological developments have profoundly influenced world events, making it a critical subject in alternate history scenarios that explore different paths for Asian geopolitics, technological development, or imperial expansion.
What If The Boxer Rebellion Succeeded?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Chinese Boxer Rebellion of 1899-1901 successfully expelled Western powers, fundamentally altering the course of Chinese history and global imperialism.
What If The BRICS Nations Never Developed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa failed to emerge as major economic powers, dramatically altering the global economic balance of the 21st century.
What If The Great Leap Forward Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Mao Zedong's catastrophic economic and social campaign never took place, potentially saving tens of millions of lives and dramatically altering China's development path.
What If The Hong Kong Handover Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Hong Kong remained under British administration beyond 1997, dramatically altering the geopolitical landscape of East Asia and global relations with China.
What If The Industrial Revolution Began Outside Europe?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Industrial Revolution originated in China or the Islamic world, dramatically reshaping global power dynamics, technological development, and the modern world order.
What If The Korean War Ended With Korean Unification?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Korean War concluded with a unified peninsula under Seoul's governance, fundamentally altering the geopolitical landscape of East Asia and the Cold War.