US ropes Australia into coalition to curb China's rise

Asia-Pacific faces growing pressure to take sides in great decoupling

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The flags of the U.S. and Australia are seen outside the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of the State Department)

TSUYOSHI NAGASAWA and FUMI MATSUMOTO, Nikkei staff writers

WASHINGTON/SYDNEY -- The U.S. has embarked on a campaign to scout like-minded allies in the Asia-Pacific who oppose China's expansionist moves in the region -- starting with Australia.

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