Why U.S. Allies Are Lining Up to Meet China

In February 2026, a video report by the Wall Street Journal examined the increasing number of visits to China by leaders of major U.S. allies. The report, featuring foreign correspondent David Pierson, highlights this trend amidst ongoing trade disputes between these allies and the Trump administration. These visits to China by U.S. allies are occurring as trade tensions with the U.S. escalate. The report suggests these meetings are significant given the context of strained relationships between the U.S. and its traditional partners. The video aims to explain the motivations and implications behind this shift in diplomatic engagement.