WASHINGTON/BEIJING/SINGAPORE -- China's desire to keep U.S. influence out of Southeast Asia was on display at the region's latest ministerial talks, where Beijing warned against letting outsiders throw their weight around.
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WASHINGTON/BEIJING/SINGAPORE -- China's desire to keep U.S. influence out of Southeast Asia was on display at the region's latest ministerial talks, where Beijing warned against letting outsiders throw their weight around.