As United States President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to a grand reception, his government has stepped up its backing of a broader "Indo-Pacific" approach to Asia amid a wary response from China. Beyond the red carpet, the visit has also underlined tensions between the two countries, from North Korea and trade to the Trump administration's Asia policy. "If you just look at the geography and trade routes, the trade flows east and west across the Indo-Pacific region," McMaster said. "The president particularly appreciated president Xi's support for the new UN sanctions and the work China is doing to enforce those sanctions. Responding to how China viewed the idea, Hua responded carefully, declining to use the term.

Source: India Today November 08, 2017 12:22 UTC