US official says diplomatic push in Asia paying dividends


              U.S. State Department Counselor Derek Chollet told The Associated Press in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, June 10, 2022. Chollet said the American diplomatic push aimed at countering China's increasing influence in the Asia-Pacific region appears to be paying dividends, with many nations showing a willingness to partner with the United States. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
            
              U.S. State Department Counselor Derek Chollet told The Associated Press in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, June 10, 2022. Chollet said the American diplomatic push aimed at countering China's increasing influence in the Asia-Pacific region appears to be paying dividends, with many nations showing a willingness to partner with the United States. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
            
              U.S. State Department Counselor Derek Chollet told The Associated Press in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, June 10, 2022. Chollet said the American diplomatic push aimed at countering China's increasing influence in the Asia-Pacific region appears to be paying dividends, with many nations showing a willingness to partner with the United States. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
            
              U.S. State Department Counselor Derek Chollet told The Associated Press in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, June 10, 2022. Chollet said the American diplomatic push aimed at countering China's increasing influence in the Asia-Pacific region appears to be paying dividends, with many nations showing a willingness to partner with the United States. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
US official says diplomatic push in Asia paying dividends