President heads out on six - nation tour to convince allies the U.S. is focused on them . The cancellation only prompted more questions about the administration 's capacity for a foreign policy realignment that sought to counterbalance China 's growing influence in Asia . The trip will include stops in Japan , South Korea , Malaysia and the Philippines . President likely to express support for families of victims from Korean ferry accident . President not likely to criticize Congress over handling of Flight 370 disappearance .
President heads out on six - nation tour to convince allies the U.S. is focused on them . The trip will include stops in Japan , South Korea , Malaysia and the Philippines . President likely to express support for families of victims from Korean ferry accident . President not likely to criticize Congress over handling of Flight 370 disappearance .