美国的安全与繁荣与美国“在印太地区拥有强大实力进行贸易和参与的能力”息息相关。所以，中日是观察美外交的重点。

“Our goal is simple: To prevent anyone, including China, from being able to dominate us or our allies.”

“a balance of power in the Indo-Pacific that allows all of us to enjoy a decent peace”.