The Dragon Awakes

The Parade
At the start of the battle, a military parade was being held before the Politburo and the people, showcasing the might of China's military to the world, putting forth units such as the Overlord tank.

However, from the cover of Beijing's alleyways, a small force of GLA suicide bombers infiltrated the Forbidden City driving bomb-laden cars, intending to demolish the Chinese forces comprising the parade. The bombers drove right into the heart of the parade, detonating the bombs and killing hundreds of soldiers and civilians. This was followed by an assault of rebels and rocket buggies. Panic swept across the city and the civilians fled for whatever cover they could find, with many getting caught in the crossfire. Despite the surgical precision and savagery of the attack, the Chinese military quickly recovered, eliminating most of the enemy. Suddenly, as the battle seemed won, a semi-trailer barreled in front of the Forbidden City. During this attack, a radio transmission was heard of a man screaming "Victory in death!"

At that moment, the nuclear blast was triggered, destroying the Forbidden City and much of Bejing's military force. Only a small base survived the carnage.

The Counter-Attack
The Chinese general quickly sent men into two bunkers at the front of the base, hoping to deter the GLA nearby. These hopes were quickly dashed when two more car bombs drove headlong into the bunkers, destroying them and killing the men inside.

Deciding to take the initiative, the general quickly deployed his forces, consisting of three Dragon tanks and a large platoon of PLA infantry. Securing the surrounding area, they were surprised to find a group of tanks rolling towards their position, survivors of the blast. After eliminating a group of technical trucks, the general ordered that a search be made for more survivors. Survivors included 2 Dragon tanks and Battlemasters, and even a pair of Overlords near the blast zone of the GLA nuke. With overwhelming firepower at their hands, the Chinese forces pressed to the bridge leading to the nuke bunker, where the GLA had made a pathetic attempt to stop an overwhelming number of Red Guards, Battlemasters, Dragon Tanks and 2 Overlords. That strike force was incinerated by a Chinese MiG attack. With superior firepower, the Chinese destroyed the bunker and the GLA presence in Beijing. The GLA's nuclear material was also neutralized in the assault, ensuring that no further nuclear attacks could be launched on the capital.

Aftermath
Although a clear victory for the People's Liberation Army, China suffered heavily for the sheer brevity and inhumanity displayed by the GLA during the assault. Untold thousands of Chinese citizens and soldiers lay dead across the mighty capital, with a significant portion of the city, including the iconic Forbidden City, reduced to ruin. The attack prompted outrage across the whole of China, and soon afterwards the Chinese initiated a worldwide campaign to eliminate the threat posed by the GLA.