"China's Diplomatic Dilemma: Navigating Tensions with the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines"

China feels increasingly boxed in by the United States as President Biden strengthens security alliances with countries in China's vicinity, leading to Chinese suspicions of containment efforts. The recent trilateral summit between the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines aimed to project a united front against China's assertive behavior in the region, further intensifying pressure on China. With limited options to push back, China faces the challenge of balancing its military ambitions with the need to mend relations with neighboring countries for the sake of its economy.