U.S. President Barack Obama has delivered a speech on his policies on Asia in Tokyo.
Obama stressed his administration's resolve to engage further in Asian affairs. He said he wants to promote ties with Asian nations to work together on such issues as the economy and climate change.

Barack Obama / U.S. President
"Thank you so much. Thank you. The United States of America may have started as a series of ports and cities along the Atlantic Ocean, but for generations we have also been a nation of the Pacific. Asia and the United States are not separated by this great ocean. We are bound by it. As an Asia Pacific nation, the United States expects to be involved in the discussions that shape the future of this region and to participate fully in appropriate organizations as they are established and evolved."

The President expressed his willingness to combat climate change. He said the leading emitters including the U.S. must have clear reduction targets.
On China, Obama said he will pursue pragmatic cooperation with the country.

Barack Obama / U.S. President
"So the United States does not seek to contain China, nor does a deeper relationship with China mean a weakening of our bilateral alliances. On the contrary, the rise of a strong, prosperous China can be a source of strength for the community of nations. And so in Beijing and beyond, we will work to deepen our strategic and economic dialogue, and improve communication between our militaries."

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