The Sixth East Asia Summit was held in Bali, Indonesia on November 18–19, 2011. The East Asia Summit is a nominally annual meeting of national leaders from the East Asian region and adjoining countries.
US President Obama made his inaugural visit to the Sixth East Asia Summit underlining the United States returned focus on the Asia Pacific region despite congressional budgetary constraints and cutbacks.[1][2][3] This included expanded military presence in northern Australia which has neighbouring countries like Indonesia and China wary.[3] Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will make the first official US trip to Myanmar (Burma) in more than 50 years.[1][3]
US military training in northern Australiaedit
Australian Prime Minister Gillard held discussions with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono about United States military training hub in Darwin was not targeted any particular country and was there to help with disaster recovery and strengthen longstanding defence ties with the United States through ANZUS which is over 60 years old.[4] President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono also relayed to Australian Prime Minister Gillard, the defence exercises should involve ASEAN countries and also China to reduce tension and build trust.[4]
The Australian Prime Minister has also held talks with Chinese Premier Wen to reduce concerns about the defence arrangement.[5] She reiterated Australia always will have an ally in Washington and a friend in Beijing.[5]
Regional maritime disputeedit
The United States has stated it supported multilateral talks on a regional basis to ensure disputes in the South China Sea is resolved peacefully even though it is not a party to any territorial dispute and claims to be not taking any sides.[6][7] China reinforced its view the maritime dispute should be resolved bilaterally with all the countries involved rather than involving external forces which they see as interference and added layer of complexity.[6][7] China sees the United States bringing the territorial dispute in the summit as a containment policy to counter China's growing economic and political influence within the region.[2] China has continued to emphasize its peaceful rise and endeavors to work with neighbouring countries to reach agreements on maritime disputes.[2][7]
The concerns of smaller countries about the growing influence of its northern neighbour has allowed the United States to become more involved in the region and coincide with some of their interests to counterbalance China.[8] This also has the effect of countries having stronger individual voices to negotiate with China.[8]
Myanmaredit
President Obama has said he is dispatching Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Myanmar in the next few weeks to engage in dialogue about better ties with the United States.[9] The Burmese government is civilian run since March 2011. The United States stressed China was advised of the visit and not replacing Myanmar's strong ties with China.[9] They also stated China would want to see a stable Myanmar adjacent to its border and reduce risk such as political instability and refugees.[9] China is a longstanding supporter of resource rich Myanmar and has provided financial and investment support.[9] The Burmese government has reacted they will continue on the path of opening up through relaxing political restrictions and releasing political prisoners.[10]
Myanmar has been chosen as host of the ASEAN summit to be held in 2014 despite concerns from human rights groups the reforms are not enough.[11][12] Other countries have stated granting the chairing of the ASEAN conference will encourage the Myanmar civilian government to continue the pace of change in the country which has been economically and politically isolated by embargo and restrictions.[12]
Outcomeedit
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev did not attend and was represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. New Zealand Prime Minister John Key also did not attend and was represented by Foreign Minister Murray McCully. The other members' leaders attended.
Referencesedit
^ abDamian Grammaticas, Beijing correspondent (21 November 2011). "Obama's victory over China?".
^ abcBloomberg (2011-11-22). "China plays down sea spats after Obama challenge at summit". Taiwan News, Newspaper.
^ abcEnglish.news.cn (2011-11-22). . xinhuanet.com. Archived from the original on 2011-12-31.
^ abAAP (November 19, 2011). "Gillard keen to reassure China on US presence". smh.com.au.
^ abPeter Hartcher (November 22, 2011). "Asia finds voice in test of wills with China". smh.com.au.
^ abcJACKIE CALMES (November 19, 2011). "Obama and Asian Leaders Confront China's Premier". nytimes.com.
^ abJohn Lee (November 22, 2011). "Asia yearns for Uncle Sam". The Australian.
^ abcdErica Werner; Ben Feller (November 18, 2011). . businessweek.com. The Associated Press. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015.
^Jason Szep (Nov 20, 2011). "Emboldened by Obama, Myanmar maps out reforms". Reuters.com.
^ROBIN McDOWELL (18 Nov 2011). "Military-dominated Myanmar to chair ASEAN in 2014". Associated Press.
^ abDaniel Ten Kate (Nov 17, 2011). "Myanmar to Host Asean in '14 as Sein Moves Away From Military Dictatorship".
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The Sixth East Asia Summit was held in Bali Indonesia on November 18 19 2011 The East Asia Summit is a nominally annual meeting of national leaders from the East Asian region and adjoining countries Sixth East Asia SummitHost countryIndonesiaDateNovember 18 19 2011CitiesBaliParticipantsEAS membersFollowsFifth East Asia SummitPrecedesSeventh East Asia Summit Contents 1 Attending delegations 2 Agenda 2 1 US refocus 2 2 US military training in northern Australia 2 3 Regional maritime dispute 2 4 Myanmar 3 Outcome 4 ReferencesAttending delegations editThe heads of state and heads of government of the eighteen countries participated in the summit nbsp nbsp Julia GillardPrime Minister nbsp nbsp Hassanal BolkiahSultan amp Prime Minister nbsp nbsp Hun SenPrime Minister nbsp nbsp Wen JiabaoPremier nbsp nbsp Manmohan SinghPrime Minister nbsp nbsp Susilo Bambang YudhoyonoPresident Chairperson nbsp nbsp Yoshihiko NodaPrime Minister nbsp nbsp Thongsing ThammavongPrime Minister nbsp nbsp Najib Tun RazakPrime Minister nbsp nbsp Thein SeinPresident nbsp nbsp Murray McCullyForeign Minister nbsp nbsp Benigno Aquino IIIPresident nbsp nbsp Sergey LavrovForeign Minister nbsp nbsp Lee Hsien LoongPrime Minister nbsp nbsp Lee Myung bakPresident nbsp nbsp Yingluck ShinawatraPrime Minister nbsp nbsp Barack ObamaPresident nbsp nbsp Nguyễn Tấn DũngPrime MinisterAgenda editUS refocus edit US President Obama made his inaugural visit to the Sixth East Asia Summit underlining the United States returned focus on the Asia Pacific region despite congressional budgetary constraints and cutbacks 1 2 3 This included expanded military presence in northern Australia which has neighbouring countries like Indonesia and China wary 3 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will make the first official US trip to Myanmar Burma in more than 50 years 1 3 US military training in northern Australia edit Australian Prime Minister Gillard held discussions with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono about United States military training hub in Darwin was not targeted any particular country and was there to help with disaster recovery and strengthen longstanding defence ties with the United States through ANZUS which is over 60 years old 4 President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono also relayed to Australian Prime Minister Gillard the defence exercises should involve ASEAN countries and also China to reduce tension and build trust 4 The Australian Prime Minister has also held talks with Chinese Premier Wen to reduce concerns about the defence arrangement 5 She reiterated Australia always will have an ally in Washington and a friend in Beijing 5 Regional maritime dispute edit The United States has stated it supported multilateral talks on a regional basis to ensure disputes in the South China Sea is resolved peacefully even though it is not a party to any territorial dispute and claims to be not taking any sides 6 7 China reinforced its view the maritime dispute should be resolved bilaterally with all the countries involved rather than involving external forces which they see as interference and added layer of complexity 6 7 China sees the United States bringing the territorial dispute in the summit as a containment policy to counter China s growing economic and political influence within the region 2 China has continued to emphasize its peaceful rise and endeavors to work with neighbouring countries to reach agreements on maritime disputes 2 7 The concerns of smaller countries about the growing influence of its northern neighbour has allowed the United States to become more involved in the region and coincide with some of their interests to counterbalance China 8 This also has the effect of countries having stronger individual voices to negotiate with China 8 Myanmar edit President Obama has said he is dispatching Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Myanmar in the next few weeks to engage in dialogue about better ties with the United States 9 The Burmese government is civilian run since March 2011 The United States stressed China was advised of the visit and not replacing Myanmar s strong ties with China 9 They also stated China would want to see a stable Myanmar adjacent to its border and reduce risk such as political instability and refugees 9 China is a longstanding supporter of resource rich Myanmar and has provided financial and investment support 9 The Burmese government has reacted they will continue on the path of opening up through relaxing political restrictions and releasing political prisoners 10 Myanmar has been chosen as host of the ASEAN summit to be held in 2014 despite concerns from human rights groups the reforms are not enough 11 12 Other countries have stated granting the chairing of the ASEAN conference will encourage the Myanmar civilian government to continue the pace of change in the country which has been economically and politically isolated by embargo and restrictions 12 Outcome editRussian President Dmitry Medvedev did not attend and was represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov New Zealand Prime Minister John Key also did not attend and was represented by Foreign Minister Murray McCully The other members leaders attended References edit a b Damian Grammaticas Beijing correspondent 21 November 2011 Obama s victory over China a b c Bloomberg 2011 11 22 China plays down sea spats after Obama challenge at summit Taiwan News Newspaper a b c English news cn 2011 11 22 Tension grows as US Back in Asia xinhuanet com Archived from the original on 2011 12 31 a b Tom Allard Bali November 21 2011 Invite China s army Jakarta a b AAP November 19 2011 Gillard keen to reassure China on US presence smh com au a b Peter Hartcher November 22 2011 Asia finds voice in test of wills with China smh com au a b c JACKIE CALMES November 19 2011 Obama and Asian Leaders Confront China s Premier nytimes com a b John Lee November 22 2011 Asia yearns for Uncle Sam The Australian a b c d Erica Werner Ben Feller November 18 2011 Obama sending Clinton to repressive Myanmar businessweek com The Associated Press Archived from the original on September 24 2015 Jason Szep Nov 20 2011 Emboldened by Obama Myanmar maps out reforms Reuters com ROBIN McDOWELL 18 Nov 2011 Military dominated Myanmar to chair ASEAN in 2014 Associated Press a b Daniel Ten Kate Nov 17 2011 Myanmar to Host Asean in 14 as Sein Moves Away From Military Dictatorship Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sixth East Asia Summit amp oldid 1176407671, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
