Reported 26 days ago
President Xi Jinping is intensifying China's influence in the Indo-Pacific by testing US allies on critical issues, as Donald Trump's attention drifts elsewhere. From military drills near Australia to pressure on Thailand regarding human rights, China seeks to challenge the US's role as a security partner in the region. Trump's skepticism of NATO and demands for allied defense spending exacerbate these tensions, leading to cautious responses from Asian nations trying to navigate the shifting power dynamics.
Source: YAHOO