Is war with China more likely than war with Russia?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 May 2015 10:53:55 -0400

With tensions rising around the world and the recent prevocations by China, will we soon be at war with a major world power?

http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/20/politics/south-china-sea-navy-flight/index.html

Exclusive: China warns U.S. spy plane - CNNPolitics.com

Seeking to further challenge China's military build-up in the South China Sea, a U.S. military spy plane conducted a reconnaissance mission.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made May 21 at 2015 11:07 AM

SPC Charles Brown — Thu, 21 May 2015 11:07:13 -0400

I seriously doubt it. But stranger things have happened in this world.

Response by SGT David T. made May 21 at 2015 11:44 AM

SGT David T. — Thu, 21 May 2015 11:44:09 -0400

This scenario is not impossible but highly unlikely due to the economic interdependence we have with them.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 21 at 2015 12:50 PM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Thu, 21 May 2015 12:50:56 -0400

A shooting war ... no. But, as a discussion I posted earlier today alluded to, I think we are heading toward a "cold war" scenario not unlike what we had with the U.S.S.R.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made May 21 at 2015 12:52 PM

SCPO David Lockwood — Thu, 21 May 2015 12:52:51 -0400

If a war were to become of all this it would be more likely a "COLD WAR" scenario. Shooting war is highly doubtful.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2015 9:05 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 May 2015 21:05:22 -0400

No, China has too much at stake in terms of economic development to throw it into the wind by going to war. I heard the new prime minister is trying to cut down on corruption and maybe better relationship with America.

Response by PO3 John Wagner made Jan 8 at 2017 9:05 PM

PO3 John Wagner — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 21:05:22 -0500

I doubt it.. corporations wouldn't see any margin in that kind of trade interruption ..no worries
But the left would see PR value...those are the ones to keep a weather eye on.

Response by SPC John Donovan made Sep 25 at 2021 9:59 PM

SPC John Donovan — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 21:59:25 -0400

Things are looking more and more like it. China or Russia could jump at any minutes, are we ready Mr. President?