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US to Reassure Asia Allies on South China Sea Dispute Chinese structures and an airstrip on the man-made Subi Reef at the Spratly group of islands in the South China Sea are seen from a Philippine Air Force C-130 transport plane of the Philippine Air Force, April 21, 2017. STATE DEPARTMENT — The United States is reaffirming its engagement with Southeast Asian nations at a time when analysts say there are concerns that North Korea's threats are overshadowing territorial disputes in the South China Sea.Since becoming president, Donald Trump has softened his once-stern tone on China, reaching out to Beijing to help pressure North Korea to end its provocative nuclear and missile programs. On Friday, he tweeted:Quote Donald J. Trump✔@realDonaldTrumpChina is very much the economic lifeline to North Korea so, while nothing is easy, if they want to solve the North Korean problem, they will8:04 AM - 21 Apr 2017 Continued: http://www.voanews.com/a/us-reassure-asia-allies-south-china-sea-dispute/3820668.html
Donald J. Trump✔@realDonaldTrumpChina is very much the economic lifeline to North Korea so, while nothing is easy, if they want to solve the North Korean problem, they will8:04 AM - 21 Apr 2017
