US Capitol chaos dismays Asian allies and delights adversaries

From Indonesia, an 'America First' warning; from Singapore, a call for reflection

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From Indonesia and India to China and Singapore, scenes of unrest at the U.S. Capitol have dimmed the world's image of America. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

JAKARTA/SINGAPORE -- U.S. President Donald Trump conceded the 2020 election a day after his supporters stormed the Capitol, but reactions from across Asia suggest the damage to America's global reputation may not be easily undone.

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