Memo From Beijing: China Woos South Korea’s New Leader, but the U.S. Left Behind a Spoiler A missile defense system that was set up just before Moon Jae-in took office is complicating efforts by the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, to fortify his influence in the region. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Roman Polanski Won’t Host César Film Awards in FranceIsrael Approves Large Settlement Expansion in West BankVietnam '67: At Quang Nam, a Raid and a ReckoningThree Powers Agree to Enforce Syria Cease-Fire, but Don’t Explain HowU.K. Parliament Must Approve Start of ‘Brexit’ Talks, Supreme Court RulesFuling Journal: A Chinese Nuclear Site, Hidden in a Mountain, Is Reborn as a Tourist Draw