What Would Happen if China Fought a War Against America? Here’s hoping a Sino-American war never breaks out. Here’s What You Need to Remember: Potentially, victory could cement the US-led alliance system, making the containment of China considerably less expensive. Assuming that the war began with an assertive Chinese move in the East or South China Sea, the United States could plausibly paint China as the aggressor, and establish itself as the focal point for balancing behavior in the region.…