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 Chinese Democracy Movement of 1989 Succeeded?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if the Tiananmen Square protests led to democratic reforms in China, transforming global politics and economics.
What If Chinese Astronomy Developed the Telescope Independently?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Chinese astronomers had invented the telescope during the Ming Dynasty, potentially revolutionizing science and altering the balance of global power.
What If the Ming Dynasty Never Abandoned Naval Exploration?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if China had continued Zheng He's maritime expeditions beyond the 15th century, potentially leading to Chinese colonization and global dominance.
What If the Xiongnu Conquered Han China?
Exploring how East Asian and world history would have unfolded if the nomadic Xiongnu confederation had successfully conquered the Han Dynasty, creating a nomadic-led empire in China centuries before the Mongols.
What If the Silk Road Developed Earlier?
Exploring how world history might have unfolded if trade routes between East Asia and the Mediterranean had been established centuries earlier, potentially accelerating cultural and technological exchange across Eurasia.