APEC会议最后一天，王毅压轴出席，只字不提美国，新的危机降临

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses China's strategic positioning in the APEC meeting, highlighting its indifference towards the U.S. and the ineffectiveness of U.S. tariffs, which have backfired and strengthened China's economic stance [1][6][12]. Group 1: U.S.-China Trade Relations - From April to September last year, China's trade surplus with the U.S. increased, heading towards a record $1.2 trillion, as U.S. tariffs ultimately burden American consumers and businesses [5][22]. - The U.S. tariffs intended to pressure China have inadvertently led to a more flexible Chinese supply chain, minimizing the impact of these tariffs [5][6]. - China's silence at APEC is a strategic move, indicating that the U.S. strategy has failed and does not warrant a response [6][16]. Group 2: Regional Economic Dynamics - Japan and South Korea are benefiting economically from the RCEP framework, with Japan expected to gain over $48 billion by 2030, while also reducing production costs through lower tariffs on China and South Korea [17][19]. - Southeast Asian countries, previously reliant on the U.S. market, are experiencing negative growth due to U.S. tariffs, leading them to recognize the benefits of cooperating with China [22][25]. - Samsung is increasing investments in China, reflecting a shift in economic focus among U.S. allies towards China, undermining the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy [25][26]. Group 3: Future Implications for the U.S. - The U.S. is facing a crisis of being forgotten rather than defeated, as its influence in the Asia-Pacific region diminishes with China's proactive initiatives [26][28]. - If the Asia-Pacific countries form a tight internal cooperation, U.S. companies may face increased market access costs by 15% to 20% in the coming years [30][32]. - The U.S. is caught in a dilemma of wanting to engage in trade wars while struggling with domestic inflation and lacking a coherent strategy for re-engagement in the Asia-Pacific [32][33].