Awaiting US election, Asian officials see little difference in candidates’ policies


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As the world awaits the outcome of one of the most unusual presidential elections in US history, many Indo-Pacific countries see relatively little difference whether Vice-President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump wins, analysts and former officials said.

While there may be notable stylistic disparities between the Republican Trump and Democrat Harris, many US policies toward the region are baked in, they note – making the winner relatively less consequential for their core interests.

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