China Pivots to Charm Offensive in Response to Obama Asia Pivot
Obama shortened Asia trip for government shutdown
President Obama's decision to shorten, then ultimately cancel, a trip to Asia this weekend may be good news for his Chinese counterpart, who is striving to charm a region unnerved by China's aggressive stance over territory and looking forward to a so-called "Asia pivot" in U.S. foreign policy.
Now four years old, Obama's rebalancing strategy to strengthen U.S. influence in fast-growing Asia is seen by China as an attempt to restrict its rise in economic and military might.
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