Operation Dragon Strike: A Brief Accounting of the Sino-American War of 2025

Operation Dragon Strike is a fast-paced military thriller. Set in the near future; China is beset by an economy ravaged by years of trade wars and an aging disgruntled population. To make matters worse, Taiwan has discovered huge reserves of natural gas and oil off its eastern coast. Using this newfound petroleum power, Taiwan is purchasing modern weapons that threaten the balance of power. And, even more, disturbing for the leadership in China; international recognition. Understanding the existential threat to their power, China's leaders decide to launch Operation Dragon Strike; the forced repatriation of Taiwan. The United States caught off guard by China's attack, honors its long-standing commitments, and comes to Taiwan's aid. Is this the start of World War III? In 2025 science fiction like weapons will start to play new and lethal roles on the battlefield. Direct energy weapons (lasers) combined with Artificial Intelligence that can control autonomous drones alone or in swarms will threaten man's ability to survive in this deathly new environment. The country that can merge these new technologies into fluid weapon systems runs the highest odds of winning the war. Which side will adapt the fastest?