On his recent trip to Asia , President Barack Obama announced a new military base access agreement with the Philippines . Territorial disputes over islands in Asia are thrown over into China . Key U.S. , Chinese military leaders have frank private meetings . One issue is relations between China and Vietnam . The U.S. encourages all sides to resolve their differences diplomatically .
Territorial disputes over islands in Asia are thrown over into China . Key U.S. , Chinese military leaders have frank private meetings . One issue is relations between China and Vietnam . The U.S. encourages all sides to resolve their differences diplomatically .