JAKARTA -- U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis' visit to Indonesia highlights the rising importance of security in the South China Sea to the Donald Trump administration, which is seeking to engage Indonesia and the ASEAN regional grouping to counter China's expanding presence in the region.
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Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu, left, welcomes US Defense Secretary James Mattis in Jakarta on Tuesday, prior to a meeting to discuss the South China Sea. (Photo by Jun Suzuki)
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