Who holds the reins of power in the Indo Pacific region?

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Australia's influence in the Indo-Pacific continues to steadily rise, according to a new report by a leading think tank.The Lowy Institute found the United States remains the most powerful country in Asia, with China's influence weakened by its strict COVID response.

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