The US is still at a Cold War-like Standoff with the Communist nations

In response to your points; "The US is at a Cold War-like Status with the following countries: - China -North Korea These are the countries influenced by the Soviet Union during the real Cold War. Now, they continue the legacy of the communist intentions. " 1. This isn't really what the title says, either. 2. You're acting like the Soviet Union disbanded so that China and NK could continue its legacy? I can give so many other examples of countries that were IN the Soviet Union, never mind influenced (Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, etc. ) and many of them are still very close to Russia today. Cuba was definitely influenced by the Soviet Union. Hungary, Romania, Poland, Czechia; all of them were very close to the Soviet Union. What you seem to be implying was not the case. The Soviet Union disbanded. Its spirit is not continuing through China and North Korea. "In the argument when you said, "The One Child Policy. .. nuclear war is incredibly unlikely," that is somewhat true. The "rapid population growth" is an issue in China but it presents another factor for expansion and neo-imperialism. As the country grows past its limits, the Chinese will have to find new territory for the most populous country in the world. As seen in the Cold War, the Soviet Union had to expand beyond its limits and spread its influence(not necessarily for population reasons though). This search for available land could lead to imperialistic patterns seen in the 20th century and possibly conflict with neighboring countries, specifically Taiwan(U. S. ally), South Korea, and many other East Asian countries. Also, on the topic of energy, China has created a new Five Year Plan(example of influence from Communist USSR) to achieve lower levels of air and water pollution. However, is that their true focus? The world had to pressure China into making such actions in the first place because of how horrid the smog levels were becoming. China was only "investing nearly $90 billion in 2014" for renewable sources of energy. As said in my earlier argument, the Chinese Defense spending is on the rise and rising much faster than the budget for renewable sources of energy. " You say that Chinese overpopulation will make them have to expand. But look at Tibet, look at the whole of Western China! They already have so much land which is practically empty, so if the city-dwellers won't move west, why would they move to regions where the population will be hostile and the government won't have full control? And again, the USSR doesn't exist. It can't really influence modern-day China, because it just isn't present! It's been almost 25 years since the USSR existed, and the influence is gradually being phased out as those who used to be children claim power. And sure, militarism has existed since less enlightened times, when humans weren't as developed. Atheism would get you executed, and cultures were separated with a "they're not the same! they're infidels, they're the enemy! " attitude. But now, the Earth has been explored, the Internet provides communication, and even if you don't have Internet, it's easier to move around the world. Nowadays, it's better to think of nuke owners like an elite club, who will destroy the world if they fight each other. Sure, China joined the party and they're protecting themselves. Is that worse than the US? The US spent $596 billion on military spending this year. China are spending 214 billion. (Source- . https://sipri.org....) It doesn't really sound like China are trying to be very aggressive to me, especially seeing as they're the ones who are trying to catch up! Sure, China and Russia had economic and military ties during the Cold War. Because they were both communist and were two big and bordering countries with a lot in common. China and Russia being close doesn't mean that an automatic Cold War is triggered. China is making improvements in its US relations, and vice versa. China is westernising, and so is Russia. The US has more nuclear efforts than China. The US intervenes in the Middle East and is every bit as aggressive as China. Hell, the US has had way, way more military activity. Nuclear production is advancing in every major country, not just the USA and China. As for Cyber Warfare, I'm not sure that congressional have been the main target of hacking? I think it's more about the information they provide towards all the people in the U. S. I also don't think that China would be trying to hack into the US systems more than anybody else- sure, there are conflicts, but why put the world's state at risk? Nobody wants a nuclear war, and I don't think there is anyone who would risk one over data right now. It's more likely individuals hoping to gain from that information. As far as North Korea goes, NK vs SK is indeed very close to a standoff position. However, who would really want to risk a nuclear war? The only chance of a war triggering is that the monarchy/dictatorship, in a burst of nationalism, declares war on South Korea. If China help, they risk a nuclear war, and the death of almost, if not everyone, on earth. If they don't, then sure, you might say they're setting a dangerous precedent, but seeing as North Korea would be the aggressor that's not really true. Again, I'd like to thank my opponent for the debate. It's now the voter's turn (if there are any, hopefully there will be! ) to express their opinions.