Trump also reportedly considered Barbara Lagoa, a judge on the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, for the country's highest court.
Trump, however, also said in the strategy, "Competition does not always mean hostility, nor does it inevitably lead to conflict, although none should doubt our commitment to defend our interests." He underlined cooperation with reciprocity in his strategy.
Trump also need to improve relations between the DPRK and the US as a political achievement to boost his domestic support.
Trump said on Monday that Christopher Miller, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, will be the Pentagon's acting chief "effective immediately".
Tsinoy is shorthand for Tsinong Pilipino, Chinese-Filipino in the Tagalog language.
Trump's abrupt announcement last month that he was bringing home the roughly 2,000 troops in Syria, saying they had succeeded in their mission to defeat Islamic State there, sparked concern among officials in Washington and allies abroad and prompted Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to resign.
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Trump makes 1st public appearance since returning to White House - World - Chinadaily.com.cn
Trump's briefing came at a time when polls show Vice-President Joe Biden leading him in the November presidential race and on a day when the US recorded more than 1,000 deaths, the first time the country has topped that mark in nearly 50 days. It is the highest single-day death total since June 2, when 1,052 fatalities were reported.
Tsang Kwok-wai was appointed Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, replacing Nip Tak-kuen.
Trump is to visit China in November, as well as attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Vietnam, the White House announced earlier.