I often wonder how long it will be before al the Asian countries come under China’s umbrella as China continues to offer “ Deals they can’t resist”. It’s possible the US will loose it’s grip on some of these Asian countries sooner rather than later....but not wihout playing hardball.
China already offers “deals”. I’ve noted China funded projects commonly to countries so debt burdened or corrupted they won’t be able to pay for the loan, so the chicoms foreclose and get real property - mines, factories, ports, etc.