U.S. President Barack Obama today vowed to expand U.S. influence in the Asia-Pacific region - as he battles to contain the rising economic and military might of China. He promised to 'project power and deter threats to peace' in that part of the world, hours after he announced he would be permanently stationing military aircraft and up to 2,500 Marines in northern Australia. News of the training hub 'to help allies and protect American interests across Asia' comes despite a reduction in defence spending and the winding down of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Promise: U.S. President Barack Obama today vowed to expand U.S. influence in the Asia-Pacific region - as he battles to contain the rising economic and military might of China
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President vows to contain the rising economic and military might of China
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Promised to 'project power and deter threats to peace' in Asia-Pacific
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2,500 U.S. Marines to be permanently stationed in northern Australia
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