Fifteen Countries Signed a Major Trade Deal Putting Third of Global Economic Output Under Beijing’s Sphere of Influence Fifteen countries including China signed a major trade deal after years of tricky negotiations, creating a regional bloc that covers around a third of global economic output and extends Beijing’s influence https://t.co/NJ3IJVHnY2— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) November 15, 2020 CCP China Sphere of Influence Trade Deal