South Korean musical artists have been barred from entry into China. Visits of Chinese tour groups to South Korea have been suspended by the Chinese government with effect from 15 March. According to the South Korean government's own figures, Chinese tourists constituted 46% of South Korea's tourist total for 2016. If the day comes when the North Korean regime collapses, Beijing will have one less ace card in its deck. The Japanese navy now also engages in joint patrols in the South China Sea with their US counterparts.

Source: Bangkok Post March 11, 2017 00:13 UTC