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By 2050, the economy of China will be little over $58.499 Trillion, making it the largest economy of the world, while the USA trails at $34.102 Trillion. The International Institute for Strategic Studies, in a 2011 report, argued that if spending trends continue, China will achieve military equality with the United States in 15–20 years. How will the USA respond to the growing economic/military might of China? Also, how can the USA deter China from invading Taiwan and thus preserving the "First island chain" from being broken?
GDP projections: https://www.statista.com/statistics/674491/top-10-countries-with-highest-gdp/
Military Spending Gap: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-world-military-idUSTRE7273UB20110308

By 2050, the economy of China will be little over $58.499 Trillion, making it the largest economy of the world, while the USA trails at $34.102 Trillion. The International Institute for Strategic Studies, in a 2011 report, argued that if spending trends continue, China will achieve military equality with the United States in 15–20 years. How will the USA respond to the growing economic/military might of China? Also, how can the USA deter China from invading Taiwan and thus preserving the "First island chain" from being broken?
GDP projections: https://www.statista.com/statistics/674491/top-10-countries-with-highest-gdp/
Military Spending Gap: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-world-military-idUSTRE7273UB20110308