The Backdoor

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The narrative centers on China's escalating tensions with the West regarding Taiwan's reunification, leading to a significant military buildup funded by its trade surplus. As China showcases advanced weaponry, including ground-based anti-satellite missiles, it collaborates with a Russian firm to create a missile platform using a Soviet-era spacecraft design. However, the Russian engineers secretly embed a "backdoor" in the missile's computer systems, raising concerns about security and potential espionage during this critical arms race.