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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Obama declares Asia a ‘top priority’

Obama declares Asia a ‘top priority’ President Barack Obama said on Thursday the Asia-Pacific region was now “a top priority” and pledged an expanded military presence that would not be affected by planned budget cuts.

Speaking to the Australian parliament in Canberra, Mr Obama said he hoped to improve co-operation with China, but stressed that the US was “here to stay” as a Pacific power despite China’s dramatic economic and military advances.

http://link.ft.com/r/3JFELL/AMEXFA/OJS3XZ/975N57/WTC2H4/E4/h?a1=2011&a2=11&a3=17

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