2016年冲刺高考CRI英语听力素材练习（word）：US Back in Asia Pacific_高考复习指南

2016年冲刺高考CRI英语听力素材练习（word）：US Back in Asia Pacific

　　Since first launching a "Back in Asia" initiative in 2009, the Obama administration has been busy renewing and strengthening its diplomatic ties with its traditional allies in the region, while at the same time, forging ties with other ASEAN countries.

　　Secretary of State Hilary Clinton took part in three Asian tours in 2012, including a highly-watched visit to Laos.

　　Meanwhile, Obama himself also took part in a four-day Asian tour, with stops in Thailand, Cambodia and a historic stop in Myanmar less than two weeks after being re-elected as the U.S president.

　　During his time in Myanmar - the first as a sitting US President - Obama signed off on a deal to soften previous sanctions on the country, and removed a ban on most imports.

　　Despite the ramping up of diplomatic ties, Professor Meng Xiangqing says the approach may not deliver the results the Pentagon wants.

　　"There are conflicts of interests here. Countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia have strong economic ties with China. Some may count on the U.S to beef up defense and security, but they do not want the U.S to set up agenda for them. On the other hand, the U.S has a different goal; it intends to regain its dominance in the region and be the one who sets rules. This is not what these countries want."

　　Dating back to 2011, the U.S has been calling for a Trans-Pacific Partnership that would give U.S goods tariff-free entry into a number of regional countries including Singapore, Australia and Vietnam.