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Biden Downplays Human Rights in Vietnam and India Visits to Prioritize Strategic Interests Against China

  • Biden's visits to Vietnam and India prioritized strategic interests over human rights despite vowing to make rights a priority.

  • Rights groups accuse India of discriminating against minorities and Vietnam of jailing dissidents. Biden did not publicly criticize their records.

  • Talking privately is not enough - public criticism is needed to pressure changes in rights policies.

  • U.S. says it maintains "respectful dialogue" on rights with Vietnam despite concerns the talks are insubstantial.

  • Downplaying rights aims to get Vietnam and India on board with U.S. strategy to counter China, but may embolden further abuses.

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