Asia News Security talks between Asian and global powers on Sunday are set to focus pressure on Chinas maritime ambitions as the US seeks to dampen regional tensions over competing claims to strategic waters. US Secretary of State John Kerry is pushing for an agreement to end all acts that risk further inflaming relations between Beijing and its Southeast Asian neighbours, following several flashpoints in the contested South China Sea this year. Washingtons top diplomat is touring the region despite a slew of major international crises in other parts of the world as the US looks to reinvigorate alliances in the Asia-Pacific as part of President Barack Obamas pivot east. Observers say sea disputes will dominate the ASEAN Regional Forum in Myanmars capital Naypyidaw later Sunday, which brings together Southeast Asian foreign ministers and key partners, including the US, Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia and the European Union.
Posted on: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 06:15:01 +0000
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