New Report: US Most Powerful in Asia but Faces Challenges From China

New Report: US Most Powerful in Asia but Faces Challenges From China
The U.S. and Chinese flags are seen during a promotional event in Beijing on June 30, 2017. Fred Dufour/AFP/Getty Images
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Among the major players in the Asian region, the United States is currently the top-ranking nation, but it will face more challenges as China’s influence grows, according to a new report.
The Lowy Institute, a think tank based in Australia, on May 8 launched its first edition of the Asia Power Index, measuring 25 countries and territories on eight indicators of power: economic resources; military capability; resilience, the ability to deter real or potential threats to state stability; future trends in economic, military, and demographic resources through 2030; diplomatic influence; economic relationships; defense networks, the ability to ally with other countries to enhance military capability; and cultural influence.
Annie Wu
Annie Wu
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Annie Wu joined the full-time staff at the Epoch Times in July 2014. That year, she won a first-place award from the New York Press Association for best spot news coverage. She is a graduate of Barnard College and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
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