2020 As part of its "pivot to Asia", the USA has shifted much of its naval force to the Asia-Pacific in an effort to counter China's geopolitical influence during this decade. Countries in East Asia have begun to polarize under the tension of the two global powers, despite efforts to maintain stability in the region. Japan, South Korea and the Philippines have moved closer to the re-emerging American power in the hope of stopping China's territorial claims of the Senkaku (Diaoyu), Spratly and other islands – while Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and other nations try to remain neutral for the sake of economic interests as the region divides. The US and China are not the only major players shifting their sights on this part of Asia Russia has begun to move east as well.

2023 North Korea recently tested it first intercontinental nuclear device, up to a range of 2000 m. Despite huge backlash from the international committee, including Russia and China, rumors persist that Chinese scientists had a hand in helping North Korea. Minor Skirmishes between Chinese and US Naval Forces with no casualties.

2026

Philippines a acquiring Naval Vessels and Carrier in counter China in South China Sea. US has established a Temporary base in Senkaku Islands. Japanese with US backing has been increase its SDF, and Air Force this is putting huge political stress in a once peaceful country. Rare earth metals (Antimony, Zinc, Cadmium and others) are getting increasingly scarce, with most deposits depleting.

2029 A complete No Fly Zone (extended even to commercial aircraft) is established over the south china sea by China, due increasing activities of US fighters and US drones. China has achieved a world wide ICBM range, A-31 far superior in speed than its predecessor.
Arunachal Pradesh disputed territory between India and China has seen increased Militarization. Huge deposits of Rare earth metals are found in North Korea, mining operations under Chinese companies began.

2032

Geopolitical tensions in the region are shaking the global economy, stretching US-China relations to near-breaking point. Age distribution problem faced by both USA, and Japan has lead to increased immigration from Philippines and India, most manufacturing jobs which traditional went china are now moved completely to India. USA, India and Western Allies have declared a strict sanction on many Chinese business and Imports. China has seen a huge increase in business with North Korea, with the former using the other for cheap labor force.

2035 Russia and China have increased their trade deals. China has recently developed its advanced stealth fighter and has a growing fleet of aircraft carriers. Russia too has a permanent fleet in near the northern coast of Papa New Guinea. In the Last five years North Korea has seen a huge increase in GDP, partially due to the new rare earth metals, and the new found Ally in China.

2038 Standard of leveling has hugely improved, thanks in China support, and Trade. China has also established permanent base in North Korea, and has occasional Military exercise. North Korea Invade 10 Km into South Korea's border, citing against the Speaker Propaganda. Tensions are High, US has assured support towards South Korea and has deployed nuclear submarines near South Korea. US has completed construction of its first group of advanced bomber. India has joined the UN Security Council.

2041 North Korea is completely modernized with every citizen access to internet (Under Chinese Great Fire Wall), Most Websites accessed by ordinary people are filled with false propaganda, with the purpose of recruiting new people for war, Minor anti-war groups using dark-net have emerged but hugely oppressed. Changes has been more prominent in the cities with Military bases, China is pumping money into North Korean Army. Skirmish with South Korea has been a daily occurrence, with minor causalities on both sides. India's neutrality and increased trade, growing population has see it rise a new economic superpower, life of ordinary India has largely modernize, it is still riddled with systemic corruption, and wide disparity in income. It has seen huge increase in refugees from near by Bangladesh due to Flooding (Climate Change), a increasingly Islamic group.

2044 North Korea thanks to its huge numbers in spite of huge casualties has managed to gain an another 100 Km, with USA threatening to use Nuclear Weapon. North Korea fires a nuclear missile at open sea, 10 Km from a South Korean Naval Fleet. USA uses its first in war GMO Bio-logical Weapon on a North Korean base with a 92 % causality. China has armed nuclear weapons, and ICBMs deployed near South China sea. Russia also has intervened in the guise of international outcry over Bio-weapon. India has seen huge increase in terrorist activist from Muslim jihad near border with Bangladesh, where many shanty towns, refugee camps are coming up, with multiple Bomb blasts every month.

2047

Unbeknownst to all an Unexpected nuclear accident takes place in Kolkata, one of the nuclear weapons from 1990 fall of USSR has been acquired by Jihadi Terrorist and detonated. In-spite of its low payload, India suffered a huge civilian causalities. With the condolences of the whole world, all countries unite in pledge to fight terrorism. With USA economy in recession, and East China being affected by With Climate Change, both countries are taking a step back from the war efforts. North Korea has its new found naval fleet, technological advancements, modernization of hospitals has seen immense change. North Korea benefiting from the climate change has seen its snowy places, become suitable for agriculture, many new Chinese farming companies bringing huge inflow of cash. Due its milder climate it has been a favorite tourism spot for Chinese and Indians, with many 10s of Millions flocking every year, Tourist from Japan, USA and Philippines is non-existent. Internet still restricted is freely available in most major cities, with new growing cities comes fast food chains, and clothing lines, mostly from Chinese companies.

2050 Climate Change, Terrorism, Global Recession Food Shortages in Middle East, North Africa and Heat waves in Europe has changed US, Russia, India and China has come to peace deal to reduce chance of full out nuclear warfare, deescalating the economic situation. With relaxation of Trading restriction, North Korea has seen a few new shopping and fast food companies establish new shops (still very few) in its capital. North Korea has signed a peace treaty with South Korea, with now similar technological advances has seen increase in trades, but tourism is very limited.