Lore: In this timeline the US succeeded in provoking China into armed conflict over Taiwan, and subsequently used the opportunity to destroy Taiwan's semiconductor industry and ports, crippling maritime trade and technological development. The US trend of capitalism has stagnated and even undermined the quality of their military hardware and tactics, while China's trend of developing socialism with Chinese characteristics has brought their PLA's weaponry, defense and strike capabilities into the 21st century.

The imperialist paper tiger vs the world's actual strongest military.

Giant = People's Republic of China
Hogarth = Taiwan island province
Soldiers = US military