The Economic Sword of Three Allies: A Warning Shot Across Beijing's Bow The recent launch of economic security talks between the US, Japan, and South Korea has sent shockwaves through Beijing just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping's summit with US President Donald Trump.
This diplomatic move appears to be a carefully crafted message about the shifting balance of economic power in the Asia Pacific region.
Behind closed doors, China's most significant economic partners have begun coordinating efforts to push back against Beijing's aggressive trade practices.