"US, Japan, and South Korea Strengthen Security Ties, Raising Concerns in Beijing"
President Joe Biden, along with the leaders of Japan and South Korea, agreed to expand security and economic ties at a historic summit at Camp David. The leaders established a communications hotline to discuss responses to threats and pledged to consult and share information in the event of a security crisis or threat in the Pacific. While the summit was focused on broader security issues, the joint statement noted China's "dangerous and aggressive" actions in the South China Sea. The leaders also emphasized the need to address North Korea's nuclear and missile threats. The trilateral partnership aims to promote peace and stability in the region.