WASHINGTON, D.C.: Policymakers in most Asian countries support a robust US role in the region even though many expect China to become the most dominant power, a survey said on Thursday (Friday in Manila).

An 11-nation survey of experts, who are not in government but are seen as influential, found strong backing in almost every country except China for President Barack Obama’s stated policy of “pivoting” US resources toward Asia.

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