Obama lands in Bali for Asia summit

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Obama lands in Bali for Asia summit

US President Barack Obama arrived on the Indonesian resort island of Bali for the East Asia Summit, which is expected to be dominated by a maritime dispute with China.

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Published: Thu 17 Nov 2011, 4:50 PM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 12:17 AM

NUSA DUA — US President Barack Obama arrived on Thursday on the Indonesian resort island of Bali for the East Asia Summit, which is expected to be dominated by a maritime dispute with China.

Air Force One touched down in Bali after a journey from Australia where Obama showcased a foreign policy shift towards Asia, which will see the US act as a counterbalance to China’s growing military and economic might.


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