U.S. officials announced new defense policy this week . It makes the Asia - Pacific region a key focus for U.S. military power . Xinhua official says U.S. ` ` should abstain from flexing its muscles '' in the Pacific . ` ` All the trends '' are pointing toward the Pacific as strategic focus , top U.S. general says .
U.S. officials announced new defense strategy this week . It makes the Asia-Pacific region a key focus for U.S. military power . Xinhua editorial says U.S. `` should abstain from flexing its muscles '' in the region . `` All the trends '' are pointing toward the Pacific as strategic focus , top U.S. general says .