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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 India and China Formed a Strategic Alliance?

Exploring how global geopolitics would transform if Asia's two giants overcame their historical tensions to form a comprehensive strategic partnership, challenging Western dominance and reshaping the international order.

What If China Had Democratized After Tiananmen Square?

Analyzing how global politics, economics, and technology would have evolved if the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests had succeeded in bringing democratic reforms to China.

What If Australia Reset Its Relationship With China?

Exploring the economic, security, and diplomatic consequences if Australia fundamentally recalibrated its relationship with China, balancing strategic concerns with trade opportunities.

What If New Zealand Became China's Closest Western Ally?

Exploring the geopolitical, economic, and social consequences if New Zealand pivoted away from its traditional Western alliances to become China's primary partner among developed nations, reshaping Pacific power dynamics.

What If New Zealand Joined AUKUS?

Exploring how New Zealand's entry into the AUKUS security pact would reshape Pacific geopolitics, transform its nuclear-free stance, and fundamentally alter its relationships with China, Australia, and the United States.

What If Hong Kong's Integration With China Proceeded Differently?

Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Hong Kong's handover and subsequent integration with mainland China had followed a different political and economic trajectory.