what if China would become the world's most powerful country in technology, human power, military and economy?
952304
She already is.  Her science and tech is ahead of the U.S.  Her people, or, human power, is more motivated and productive than any other nation's in the world. She's nuclear and well trained as a military force.  And, she's not in debt . . .forever in debt . . .like the U.S.  She is already showing her might upon the world.  Where the heck to you think Walmart comes from these days?  : )
214762
YES...China will be superpower in next decades...they citizens spreading over world right now...
881452
Well that depends on two scenarios.\n\nFirst is no invasion of either countries mainland. In that case, America would absolutely win due to the fact that they have more nuclear and ICBM missiles and they are technologically superior. America would suffer a lot of damage but then again, China would probably be destroyed.\n\nThe second scenario is an invasion of one mainland. then you have to look at the fact that the Chinese do have the largest army in the world though not as superior as the US Army. The US navy and Air Force would definitely triumph over any the Chinese could throw at them ( I mean the USA does have 10-12 Aircraft carriers). The Army and Marines are a different question as it would be a contest of quality vs. quantity.\n\nIn both scenarios, I believe that the USA would win though with extrememly heavy casualties. It has the foremost economy of the world and the most technologically advanced, a very skilled workforce, good communication networks and freedom of information.\n\nIt does depend largely on who declares war first because if the USA did, then no one American or anyone else would support it except Japan but if China declared war, then that would just motivate the Americans even more.
334152
I'd worry about Iran first.  They will have nukes and they are crazy.\n\nDon't get me wrong, what China does is not right, but if we wanted to wage war against oppression, there is a looooonngg list of countries around the world we have to deal with.  China is only the largest of the bunch.  It is also the dumbest one to offend.  You don't want to rattle the cage of a sleeping dragon of a billion people.  Our economies are so inexorably linked as well, it'd be very, very bad for our economy if we were to hurt our ties with them.\n\nChina is also unique in the sense that they were essentially regressing both socially, economically, and technologically during the Mao years.  That's the better half of a century where one of the largest countries in the world sits still while the rest of the world is moving forward at breakneck speed. Now, they must, in their eyes at whatever cost, modernize to catch up for the last fifty years of stagnation.\n\nStill, we can increase indirect pressures on them, and force our businesses to be more stringent in deals with the Chinese.  However, we can only do so little. Doing good just doesn't seem as righteous when it ends up biting you in the rear with a ton more bad.
318959
China is not only growing at an incredible pace in industry and trade, but it is beginning to exercise more power all over the world.  Right now, China has interests in almost every corner of the world, including heavy involvement in world ports and other trade routes.  The problem with China is that it is right now opening its doors to everyone and everyone is opening its doors to them.  It does not seem like a threat... but, at the same time, it is selling arms to Iran and North Korea and spending huge amounts on its military.  There are old scars between Japan and China.  There are present conflicts with Taiwan.  Both could involve the US, against Chinese interests... I believe they are holding off on flexing their muscle until they have grown larger in economic and military dominance.  It is coming... the only thing that saves us, besides the fact that we are right now the only superpower, is that we are also their best customer.  Someday, their economy will be the greatest in the world and they will have more influence in world matters than the US... we will become another France or Germany, still strong but not the big boy on the block.  \nAs far as India, they will have a great economy but it is further away and they are not as interested in world dominance as the Chinese are.   \nStart learning Mandarin.
1161815
Right now, there are two global powers: US and China, though US has more military might, both have extensive international influence and contacts. There are three military superpowers: Israel is number one, followed by US, then Russia. There are several economic superpowers: Europe, China, US. There are many regional powers: Brazil, Australia, Japan.\n\nIt would be a good thing for the US to have competing powers. One major bully in the world causes instability (as it does in any group--village, city, state). There needs to be a balance of powers, else you end up with dictatorship and totalitarianism, as you now have in the US internally with no checks on the administraive branch from a one-party government and a Jelly Fish Congress and Judiciary--and a totally kowtowed press.\n\nEurope could emerge in the next twenty years as a military and economic superpower, but China will get there first.
477017
We are the most powerful country in the world DUH
500599
China has by far the most numerous forces, and as proven in Korea they make up for lack of technology by rigid discipline and force of numbers. Most of their technology however is licenced Russian technology and the reality of that is that with the exception of the AK 47 is isnt really very spectacular.\n\nRussia still maintains large forces but particulalry since the collapse of the USSR it is badly paid, badly equipped and therefore badly motivated. It is unlikley that they could sustain significant  military action either economically or politcally now.\n\nIndia has a massive army also, and has good training and due to its row with Pakistan keeps itself ready for war. The Indian professional soldier (as part of the British Army) has always fought with courage and distinction (with the exception of a few incidents of changing sides against the Japanese due to the activities of the Indian Nationalist Movement). Equipment wise however they exist of second and third hand Russian and Chinese stuff as they spend most of their defence budget on Nukes which they point at Pakistan.\n\nFrance maintains the largest armed forces in Europe and has based its defence policy since World War two on having an independent capability from NATO of which it is not a member. Its well equipped and has good technology (France was the only western nation to supply military equipment to Iraq, despite the rhetoric from people). Its military is also positioned around the globe as France remains a colonial power.\n\nLasly my very own United Kingdom (England is one of four countries which make up the UK). We have a tiny military force compared the the others you mention. Our airforce has less planes in total than the specialist support aircraft in the US Marine Corps alone. Our entire army would fit into a soccer stadium, and the last time we had to mount a martime invasion of anywhere we had to "borrow" the QE2 cruise liner, several car ferries, and container ships because our Navy hasnt got enough ships.\n\nOur SA80 rifles are made of plastic and fall apart in the sand (although the new ones are better), we sent troops to Iraq sharing one set of body armour between two as there were not enough, and our battlefield radios don't work.  \n\nOur Eurofighter is brilliant but five years and a billion dollars behind schedule, and the Harrier jump jet is still amazing but being phased out due to cost.\n\nDespite all of that on the positive side the British armed forces are absolutely first class at what they do and have proven themselves in battle against superior odds again and again. Falklands, Bosnia, Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Iraq, Oman, Malaya, Borneo, Afghanistan etc, and from a special forces perspective the SAS and SBS are something to be proud of.\n\nThe British armed forces, hawe been designed to perform a key role alongside the U.S and our European allies as part of NATO, and to be a fast reaction force for crisis around the world. They are no longer scaled to have a one on one war with anyone.
493174
lol what shit. currently its\n1.china 2.russia 3.Uk 4.america 5.N korea\nhow can a country that cant beat iraq and was afraid of N korea be 1st? technology is there but then just like in vietnam china would throw their bodys at it and over power them. Uk is 3rd due to the fact of their training and also global support that currently usa doesnt have.
673137
China for sure because is developing vewry fast and they are quit in byssines profesional... Also because if you get connected with Chinese people you will be coonnected everywhere in the globe because they living everywhere...
1101026
probably china and england are two of the closest. the chinese have a lot of people and have revolutionized a lot of stuff liek technology. England is always a very powerful country.
138826
Most of you seem to miss the point China has a standing army of 2.4 million the USA is 1.7 with reserves and everything.  We spend about 450 billion on Defense a year they spend 70 billion.  China doesnt have access to top technology due to a EU and USA arms embargo they put on them in 1981 when they killed chinese student protestors.  THey buy all their weapons from Russia which are 2nd rate.  Make no mistake about it though they are becoming more and more a threat economicly as their economy is growing fast and as they moderenize their army.  AS of now we are stronger but a full out war with China would hurt us abit.  Remember EU countries have cut Defense spending i think Britian is the largest army aroun 500k troops.  SO we would not get alot of help from them
690189
Honestly I think China would win. The way things have been going on with our Country, I'm not sure what's going on with us. And since Bush is killing all of our troops over in Iraq, who will fight; women and children???????????
593754
Absolutely. India is the world's biggest democracy and could easily become the third biggest economy. With the proper social reforms and a more realistic government India could be a superpower sooner than China. Alas, only hatred and prejudices die hard and will restrain growth until they are addressed.
94218
If you're asking are we the most influential? the answer is yes, but military-wise, no, we aren't the most powerful country, China is, it just so happens that we're the ones that fight in lots of wars and win so it makes us look powerful.
1979
Most experts say that China will become the major world economic power within the next 10 years. China's extremely large population, coupled with new money from outsourcing from Japan and the US, has created an explosion of consumer spending. This in turn has boosted the Chinese economy, and will couse China to be the biggest emerging market in the coming years.\n\nIndia, to a smaller extent, will experience/is experiencing this effect as well. However, China is much more developed than India, which to some extent is still a third world country.
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India is the most powerful country in the world.