TOKYO -- In the face of China's increasing clout in the Asia-Pacific region, other countries should seek better engagement rather than lecturing small island states, former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd argued on Friday.
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Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd addresses Nikkei's Future of Asia conference on May 27. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
TOKYO -- In the face of China's increasing clout in the Asia-Pacific region, other countries should seek better engagement rather than lecturing small island states, former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd argued on Friday.