{"id":63807,"date":"2020-07-31T07:00:30","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T15:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=63807"},"modified":"2020-08-01T05:40:08","modified_gmt":"2020-08-01T13:40:08","slug":"tensions-rising-between-the-usa-and-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/prophecy\/tensions-rising-between-the-usa-and-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Tensions rising between the USA and China"},"content":{"rendered":"

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COGwriter <\/a><\/p>\n

More and more are getting concerned about the conflicts between the USA and China:<\/p>\n

July 31, 2020<\/p>\n

BEIJING – The recent closure of the Chinese Consulate in Houston and the U.S. Consulate in Chengdu mark a new low point in ties between two of the world\u2019s most powerful nations, analysts say.<\/p>\n

There have been months of U.S-China tensions over Beijing\u2019s role in the COVID-19 pandemic, its crackdown on political freedoms in Hong Kong, its alleged oppression of the Uighur Muslim minority, and the status of self-ruling Taiwan. Now, these policy disagreements are overshadowing areas of engagements such as on bilateral trade and North Korea’s nuclear program.<\/p>\n

Last week, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Beijing\u2019s behavior on a wide range of issues requires a change in how the United States engages with China, saying Washington needs \u201cmore creative and assertive ways\u201d to \u201cinduce China to change.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beijing defender Global Times editor Hu Xijin says China <\/a>should take note of the increasing tensions and U.S.\u2019s changing stance and take appropriate action.<\/p>\n

\u201cTake a look at the free fall of Sino-US relations. Don\u2019t be na\u00efve, and don\u2019t expect that Washington\u2019s China policy would change after the U.S. election,\u201d he wrote on his social media account. \u201cHurry up and build more nuclear missiles to deter these American lunatics.\u201d https:\/\/www.voanews.com\/east-asia-pacific\/voa-news-china\/are-americans-chinese-concerned-about-us-china-tensions<\/a><\/p>\n

China’s English language state-run Global Times<\/em>, which often serves as an unofficial foreign policy arm of Beijing signaling the communist government’s intent and messages to the West, has issued a new article along with tweets saying the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) stands ready to ‘retaliate’ amid rumors the US could launch attacks on Chinese islands and reefs in the South China Sea<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The publication strongly suggested that soaring tensions with China will be used of Trump to facilitate an October surprise. It began by saying that<\/a> “Chinese experts said on Tuesday that China could be restrained on retaliating to new US provocations on politics, diplomacy or economy, because Chinese policymakers will not let the Trump administration use them for his reelection, and will wait for the presidential election result to decide how to respond<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

“However, if Washington launches military provocations to challenge the bottom line of China’s national security and sovereignty, China will make immediate and effective retaliations<\/strong>. Experts said whether or not the two major powers can avoid military conflict in the next three months depends on the White House, and China needs to make its deterrence ‘more visible’\u00a0to warn the US about how dangerous a war could be,” Global Times <\/a>wrote. 07\/29\/20 https:\/\/www.zerohedge.com\/geopolitical\/state-newspaper-warns-china-will-definitely-retaliate-if-trump-stages-october-surprise<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What will happen with China?<\/p>\n

Is it prophesied to take over the USA?<\/p>\n

No. But it could have some involvement and may well take over some USA allies such as Australia and\/or New Zealand. Related to the latter two nations, the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> put out the following sermon on its ContinuingCOG<\/a> channel:<\/p>\n

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Australia and New Zealand: Origins and Prophecy<\/a><\/h2>\n

Who are the ancestors of the British peoples who went to Australia and New Zealand? Are there biblical and even non-biblical prophecies that point to the nations of Australia and New Zealand? If so, what do they teach? Have any been fulfilled? What are some of the blessings and cursings the Bible tells of? Does prophecy help explain the wealth of Australia and New Zealand? Will future prophecies still be fulfilled? Does Isaiah 49:12 refer to Australia or New Zealand? What about the Five Eyes? Are there any Catholic or Chinese prophecies that point to Australia and New Zealand? What about the Cook Islands and Australia\u2019s external territories? How will the Great Tribulation affect Australia and New Zealand? Will military alliances fail? Are Australians and New Zealanders prophesied to be slaves? Is China a real threat? What about Japan?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Here is a link to the sermon: Australia and New Zealand: Origins and Prophecy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Is China prophesied to have any military role?<\/p>\n

Yes.<\/p>\n

Consider that a 200,000,000 man army is mentioned in the Bible:<\/p>\n

13 Then the sixth angel sounded: And I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, 14 saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates.” 15 So the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released to kill a third of mankind. Now the number of the army of the horsemen was two hundred million; I heard the number of them (Revelation 9:13-15).<\/p>\n

12 Then the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up, so that the way of the kings from the east might be prepared. 13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. 14 For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. 15 Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame.” 16 And they gathered them together to the place called in Hebrew, Armageddon (Revelation 16:12-16).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

China is the most populous nation on earth and would be one to supply a lot of troops for such an army.<\/p>\n

As far as China and Armageddon (Megiddo) goes, the old Worldwide Church of God published the following forty-five years ago:<\/p>\n

Extensive archaeological work has been done at Megiddo. Today the site (Tel el Mutesellim) is nothing more than an unoccupied, silent mound of historic rubble. Occasional tourists and archaeologists traverse its rocky face, but it is not a major military site at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n

But Megiddo is a symbol.<\/p>\n

It is a symbol of war and human conflict. It looks over the Plain of Esdraelon and the Valley of Jezreel and stood at one of the great crossroads of the ancient world. “It is no accident that the very name Megiddo has come to symbolize war in our own language, the Armageddon of Revelation 16:15, for this little corridor, the ‘Plain’ par excellence of modern Israel, is the cockpit of Palestine” (Denis Baly, The Geography of the Bible, p. 151).<\/p>\n

The cockpit of Palestine! What an apt description of this important strategic location. If we are to take the prophecy of Revelation 16 literally, Megiddo and the Plain of Esdraelon will become the rallying point for the greatest concentration of military might ever assembled!
\nPolitical and military leaders from the world to the east of the river Euphrates will be supernaturally induced to direct their armies to march on modern Israel. But who will compose this conglomeration of military might?<\/p>\n

“The Kings of the East”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Which nations lie to the east of the great Euphrates valley? To the northeast lies the Soviet Union with its vast armies and prodigious military strength. South and east of Russia, in China, wait even more millions of infantry in constant military preparedness. Separated from China by the Himalayas lies teeming India with … millions and a turbulent political scene. Smaller, less militarily significant nations \u2014 Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan \u2014 provide buffer zones between these nations.<\/span><\/p>\n

These “kings of the east” will lead their armies to tiny Megiddo. With this symbol of war as their rallying point, these armies will then be confronted with yet another great military establishment \u2014 the combined might of a United Europe!<\/p>\n

The final resurrection of the fourth “beast” of the book of Daniel has been identified by the majority of conservative Bible scholars as the Roman Empire. Rome followed three earlier empires \u2014 Babylon, Medo-Persia and Greece \u2014 in world dominance. The last beast of Daniel was to have ten successive resurrections or revivals. The final revival, that of the modern Roman Empire \u2014 a union of church and state \u2014 is now in the making! (Knowles B<\/span>. Armageddon In Your Lifetime<\/span>. Good News, reprint article 1975)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As far as something forming in Europe, that has been happening. Currently the European Union is the world’s biggest economic empire, though it still has issues.<\/p>\n

That being said, China is not prophesied to takeover the USA, despite current tensions.<\/p>\n

More on China, its biblical connections, and prophecy can be found in the sermon:<\/p>\n

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China\u2019s biblical past and prophetic actions<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Where did the Chinese people come from? Is there evidence that the Chinese peoples must have known about various accounts in the Book of Genesis up until their dispersion after the Tower of Babel? What do Chinese writings and characters help show? What about the Garden of Eden, Noah\u2019s Flood, and the Tower of Babel? When did Christianity first come to China? What about the Apostle Thomas? Did Confucius say anything to get the Chinese to possibly consider Christianity? Is there early evidence that they observed the seventh day sabbath? What about the Ten Commandments? What type of Church of God witness has there been to China? What has been happening with China that ties it together with prophecies in Revelation? What about the 200 million man army and Armageddon? What about the Belt and Road Initiative and end time Babylon the Great? Dr. Thiel addresses these issues and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Here is a link to the sermon: China\u2019s biblical past and prophetic actions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Some items of possibly related interest may include the following:<\/em><\/p>\n

China, Its Biblical Past and Future, Part 1: Genesis and Chinese Characters<\/a> Where did the Chinese people come from? Japeth, Javan, Magog? Is there evidence that the Chinese peoples must have known about various accounts in the Book of Genesis up until their dispersion after the Tower of Babel? What do Chinese writings and characters help show? What about the Garden of Eden, Noah\u2019s Flood, and the Tower of Babel? Here is a link to a version of this article in Spanish: \u00bfPrueban los caracteres chinos la exactitud de la Biblia?<\/a> A related sermon is also available: China\u2019s biblical past and prophetic actions<\/a>.
\nChina, Its Biblical Past and Future, Part 2: The Sabbath and Some of God\u2019s Witness in China<\/a> When did Christianity first come to China? What about the Apostle Thomas? Did Confucius say anything to get the Chinese to possibly consider Christianity? Is there early evidence that they observed the seventh day sabbath? What about the Ten Commandments? What type of Church of God witness has there been to China? What has been happening with China that ties it together with prophecies in Revelation? What about the 200 million man army and Armageddon? What about the Belt and Road Initiative and end time Babylon the Great? A related sermon is also available: China\u2019s biblical past and prophetic actions<\/a>. Watch also China\u2019s Silk Road and Babylon the Great<\/a>.
\n Asia in Prophecy<\/a> What is Ahead for Asia? Who are the \u201cKings of the East\u201d? What will happen to nearly all the Chinese, Russians, Indians, and others of Asia? China in prophecy, where? Who has the 200,000,000 man army related to Armageddon? Two YouTube video are Is China THE Threat to the United States of America?<\/a> and China: A King of the East<\/a>.
\nEuropa, the Beast, and the Book of Revelation<\/a> discusses the largest church since the second\/third century, which in a real sense is the eighth church mentioned in the Book of Revelation (it also endorses “eighth day” worship). What church would support the Beast? Here is a link to a video titled: Europe and the ‘Holy Roman Empire’<\/a>.
\nThe End of US Dollar Dominance<\/a> Is the USA losing its economic status? What about the petro-gold-yuan? A related video is also available: US Dollar being challenged by Gold-Petro-Yuan<\/a>.
\nDoes God Have a 6,000 Year Plan? What Year Does the 6,000 Years End?<\/a> Was a 6000 year time allowed for humans to rule followed by a literal thousand year reign of Christ on Earth taught by the early Christians? Does God have 7,000 year plan? What year may the six thousand years of human rule end? When will Jesus return? 2027 or 20xx? There is also a video titled 6000 Years: When will God\u2019s Kingdom Come?<\/a> Here is a link to the article in Spanish: \u00bfTiene Dios un plan de 6,000 a\u00f1os?<\/a>
\nWhen Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2020, 2021, or 2022?<\/a> Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the \u201cbeginning of sorrows\u201d? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: \u00bfPuede la Gran Tribulaci\u00f3n comenzar en el 2020 o 2021? \u00bfEs el Tiempo de los Gentiles?<\/a> You can also see the English language sermon videos: The Great Tribulation from the Mount of Olives<\/a> and Can the Great Tribulation begin before 2020?<\/a> A shorter and newer video is: Could the Great Tribulation Begin in 2020?<\/a> Here is a link to the Spanish version of that video: \u00bfPodr\u00eda la Gran Tribulaci\u00f3n comenzar en 2020?<\/a>
\nThe Times of the Gentiles<\/a> Has there been more than one time of the Gentiles? Are we in it now or in the time of Anglo-America? What will the final time of the Gentiles be like? A related sermon is available and is titled: The Times of the Gentiles<\/a>.<\/span>
\nArmageddon<\/a> Who is involved and when will this gathering happen? Here is also a video from Dr. Thiel, from Tel Megiddo in Israel: Armageddon<\/a>. Other videos include: Armageddon Will it come on Trump\u2019s watch?<\/a>, Iraq, Armageddon, & Prophecy<\/a>, Freemasonry, Armageddon, and Rome<\/a>, Is China paving roads to Armageddon?<\/a>, and Jordan, Petra, and Armageddon<\/a>.
\nThe Eurasian Union, the Kings of the East, and Bible Prophecy<\/a> Is there a Eurasian union that will be formed? Is one being formed right now? Are any leaders working on that in the 21st century? Does the Bible teach that there will be a Eurasian union? If some type of Eurasian union is formed, who might it benefit and who will it destroy? A related video would be Is The Eurasian Union Rising?<\/a>
\nAnglo \u2013 America in Prophecy & the Lost Tribes of Israel<\/a> Are the Americans, Canadians, English, Scottish, Welsh, Australians, Anglo-Saxon (non-Dutch) Southern Africans, and New Zealanders descendants of Joseph? Where are the lost ten-tribes of Israel? Who are the lost tribes of Israel? What will happen to Jerusalem and the Jews in Israel? Will God punish the U.S.A., Canada, United Kingdom, and other Anglo-Saxon nations? Why might God allow them to be punished first? Here is a link to the Spanish version of this article: Anglo-Am\u00e9rica & las Tribus Perdidas de Israel<\/a>. Information is also in the YouTube sermons titled Where are the Ten Lost Tribes? Why does it matter?<\/a><\/span> and British are the Covenant People<\/span><\/a>. A short YouTube of prophetic interest may be: Are Chinese threats against Australia for real?<\/a>
\nWill the Anglo-Saxon-Celtic Nations be Divided and Have People Taken as Slaves?<\/a> Will the lands of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand be divided? What about Jerusalem? What does Bible prophecy teach? Are there non-biblical prophecies that support this idea? Who will divide those lands? Who will end up with the lands and the people? Here is a link to a video titled Will the USA and other Anglo-nations be Divided and Their People Made Slaves? <\/a> Here is a related item in the Spanish language \u00bfSer\u00e1n divididas las naciones anglosajonas?<\/a>
\nBritish are the Covenant People <\/a> What do \u2018British\u2019 and \u2018Britain\u2019 mean in Hebrew? Are the descendants of the Anglo-Saxons people of the covenant? Does the British royal family connect to the throne of David? What does the Bible teach? What does history show us? Is there any DNA evidence related to British-Israelism? When did Christianity make it to the British Isles? Could Jeremiah have made it to the British Isles? What type of Christians made it to the British Isles? Did the last King of England believe in British Israelism?
\nCanada in Prophecy: What Does Bible Prophecy, Catholic Prophecy, and other Predictions Suggest About the Future of Canada?<\/a> There are prophecies that suggest involvement with Canada. And many are not positive about its future. A sermon of related interest is also available: Canada in Prophecy<\/a>.
\nAustralia and New Zealand in Prophecy<\/a> Do biblical prophecies help explain the wealth blessings for Australia and New Zealand? Might cursings from disobedience come in the 21st century? Here is a link to a related sermon: Australia and New Zealand: Origins and Prophecy<\/a>.
\nEuropa, the Beast, and Revelation<\/a> Where did Europe get its name? What might Europe have to do with the Book of Revelation? What about \u201cthe Beast\u201d? Is an emerging European power \u201cthe daughter of Babylon\u201d? What is ahead for Europe? Here is a link to a video titled: Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?
\n<\/a>European Technology and the Beast of Revelation<\/a> Will the coming European Beast power would use and develop technology that will result in the taking over of the USA and its Anglo-Saxon allies? Is this possible? What does the Bible teach? Here is a related YouTube video: Military Technology and the Beast of Revelation<\/span><\/a>.
\nThe Large Hadron Collider has Military Potential<\/a> Some say this European project is only peaceful. So why is it working on capturing antimatter? Here is a link to a related video: Could the Large Hadron Collider lead to destruction?<\/a>
\nUSA in Prophecy: The Strongest Fortresses<\/a> Can you point to scriptures, like Daniel 11:39, that point to the USA in the 21st century? This article does.<\/span> Two related sermon are available: Identifying the USA and its Destruction in Prophecy<\/a> and Do these 7 prophesies point to the end of the USA?<\/a>
\nWho is the King of the West?<\/a> Why is there no Final End-Time King of the West in Bible Prophecy? Is the United States the King of the West? Here is a version in the Spanish language: \u00bfQui\u00e9n es el Rey del Occidente? \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 no hay un Rey del Occidente en la profec\u00eda del tiempo del fin?<\/a> A related sermon is also available: The Bible, the USA, and the King of the West<\/a>.
\nWho is the King of the North?<\/a> Is there one? Do biblical and Roman Catholic prophecies for the Great Monarch point to the same leader? Should he be followed? Who will be the King of the North discussed in Daniel 11? Is a nuclear attack prophesied to happen to the English-speaking peoples of the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand<\/span>? When do the 1335 days, 1290 days, and 1260 days (the time, times, and half a time) of Daniel 12 begin? When does the Bible show that economic collapse will affect the United States? In the Spanish language check out \u00bfQui\u00e9n es el Rey del Norte? <\/a>Here are links to two related videos: The King of the North is Alive: What to Look Out For<\/a> and The Future King of the North<\/a>.
\nDonald Trump in Prophecy<\/a> Prophecy, Donald Trump? Are there prophecies that Donald Trump may fulfill?\u00a0 Are there any prophecies that he has already helped fulfill?\u00a0 Is a Donald Trump presidency proving to be apocalyptic?\u00a0 Two related videos are available: Donald: ‘Trump of God’ or Apocalyptic?<\/a> and Donald Trump’s Prophetic Presidency<\/a>.
\nTrump Presidency Magic 8 Ball or Bible Prophecy?<\/a> BBC<\/em> reported that one might as well use a ‘Magic Eight-Ball’ to try to predict what will happen in the remaining time of Donald Trump’s presidency. What is a ‘Magic Eight-Ball’? Dr. Thiel not only explains that, but also briefly goes over 10 biblically-based warnings he wrote would happen if Donald Trump were elected that have already began to come to pass. He also goes over something he wrote back in 2008 that the Trump presidency is also helping lead to fulfillment. Should you trust Bible prophecy or not? Dr. Thiel says that Bible prophecy can be trusted, despite the view of skeptics and others that either overlook or despise the Bible. This is a video.
\nDonald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a> This 188 page book is for people truly interested in prophecies related to Donald Trump and the United States, including learning about several that have already been fulfilled and those that will be fulfilled in the future. The physical book can be purchased at Amazon for $12.99 from the following link: Donald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a>.
\nDonald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse-Kindle Edition<\/a> This electronic version of the 188 page print edition is available for only US$3.99. And you do not need an actual Kindle device to read it. Why? Amazon will allow you to download it to almost any device: Please click HERE to download one of Amazon \u0019s Free<\/strong> Reader Apps<\/a>. After you go to for your free Kindle reader and then go to\u00a0Donald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse-Kindle Edition<\/a>.
\nThe Great Tribulation: What Happens First?<\/a><\/span> What events have happened? What are some events that are now happening? And what events need to happen for the Great Tribulation to start? Here is a link to a related sermon video: Counting Down to the Great Tribulation<\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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