Senate: Dan Coats and Trump

senate: The annual report by Dan Coats, director of US national intelligence, to the US Senate also notes the election of President Donald Trump has resulted in US allies and partners seeking greater independence from Washington in response to their perceptions of changing US policies on security and trade . China and Russia dominate the 42-page report, with threats from the two nations expected to expand and diversify as they compete with the US and its allies and partners, according to Nine News Australia. American alliances, the 2020 US presidential election, policy outcomes and democratic institutions around the world are expected to be targeted by China and Russia. To improve your experience update it here News World China bribing Pacific nations US report By AAP9 47am Jan 30, 2019Facebook Tweet MailA new US intelligence worldwide threat assessment accuses China of currying favour with Pacific Island nations through bribery, infrastructure investments and diplomatic engagement and eyeing the construction of military and other facilities in the region. China is currying favour with numerous Pacific Island nations through bribery, infrastructure investments, and diplomatic engagement with local leaders while intervening in Burma, including by shielding Burma from United Nations Security Council sanctions in response to the humanitarian crisis and alleged ethnic cleansing in Rakhine State, the US Intelligence Community's Worldwide Threat Assessment report states. Related Articles Former deputy Duke J Pierson dies before he could be arrested over cold case murders Aust ranks second in shark attacks Evidence against El Chapo 'overwhelming'China, the US believes, will attempt to foster a shared perception with Asian nations that US freedom of navigation through Chinese-claimed waters in the South China Sea is a threat to regional stability. China built its first overseas military facility in the African nation of Djibouti and probably is exploring bases, support facilities, or access agreements in Africa, Europe, Oceania, Southeast Asia, and South Asia . The US expects democracy and civil liberties to remain fragile in many Southeast Asian nations and China to increase its engagement and influence in the region. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.