There will be a US representative in the Hong Kong International Races this year. SOLDIER RISING is scheduled to run in the Hong Kong Vase.
https://www.drf.com/news/longines-hong-kong-international-races-form-guide
Not going, staying home, will point for some races next year.
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/soldier-rising-to-skip-longines-hong-kong-vase/