They USA has sadly become the new Rome. When Israel turned his back on God, God brought up the Assyrians and Babylonians to wipe out the Northern Kingdom and drive the southern kingdom into exile. Likewise, Rome was brought to its knees. Similarly, God is rising up China to bring us to our knees. As Joel said, we must "Return to the Lord our God" and encourage others to do the same. For further reading, see Revelations 17-19.