The US-China trade war has morphed into a larger geopolitical contest—one that’s playing out not just in tariff charts and trade balances but also in diplomacy, alliances, and shifting supply chains. As Washington escalates with heavy-handed tariffs, Beijing is responding not just with retaliation but with charm. Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a carefully … Continue reading Historic Realignment? Amid US-China Trade War, Xi Jinping Uses Tri-Nation ‘Charm Offensive’ To Win Big In S.East Asia