Trump Discovers ‘Indo-Pacific’ on Asia Tour in Boost for India

  • India seen as potential buffer to China in rest of region
  • Phrase links together China tensions over key waterways
Assessing President Trump's Trip to Asia
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During his first presidential trip to Asia, Donald Trump has developed a sudden affinity for a phrase that gives some insight into how the U.S. views the region.