As president, Mr. Obama has promised to reframe American foreign policy toward Asia as part of a “pivot” intended to focus more on the emerging trading partners in that region. But on the way, the president will spend two days highlighting his commitment to combating climate change. On Wednesday, Air Force One will travel to Hawaii, with a stop at Lake Tahoe, Nev., where Mr. Obama will speak at a climate change summit meeting organized by Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the Democratic leader. On the island, Mr. Obama will announce a vast expansion of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument to highlight the importance of protecting lands and waters from the perils of climate change. Then it is on to China, where the president is expected to discuss trade and climate change, along with contentious issues like cyberintrusions and tensions in the South China Sea.

Source: New York Times August 31, 2016 10:52 UTC