President Joe Biden is traveling to the G-20 summit in New Delhi and then to Vietnam to strengthen ties with developing countries and counter China's influence, while also facing challenges from autocratic leaders attending the event.
President Joe Biden is set to establish a "comprehensive strategic partnership" with Vietnam, strengthening diplomatic, military, and economic ties as part of the US's Indo-Pacific strategy to counter China's aggressive posture.
Vietnamese businesses are hopeful that President Joe Biden's visit to Vietnam will lead to increased exports, lower tariffs, and the approval of more agricultural imports, particularly passion fruit, which could result in significant growth for companies like Vina T&T. Additionally, the visit is expected to strengthen trade relations between the two countries, with Vietnam becoming a major market for the U.S. and attracting investments from American businesses.
U.S. President Joe Biden held high-level talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the G20 summit in India, discussing stability and downplaying the possibility of China invading Taiwan, while also addressing China's economic challenges and their impact on the global economy.
President Joe Biden has reiterated during his visits to India and Vietnam that his goal is not to "contain" China, but rather to strengthen relationships and ensure China plays by the rules of the international order.
President Joe Biden ended a press conference in Vietnam after the G20 summit, stating that he needed to go to bed, but not before confirming discussions with Chinese Premier Li Qiang about stability and ensuring access and denying that the partnership with Vietnam is intended to isolate China.
Top executives from U.S. and Vietnamese companies in the semiconductor, tech, and aviation sectors are meeting in Hanoi to establish business partnerships and unveil new deals in AI, as part of President Joe Biden's visit to Vietnam.
President Joe Biden is seeking to counter China's influence in the developing world through high-profile meetings during his trip to India and Vietnam, emphasizing that the US is a trustworthy partner without wanting a new Cold War, but signs of geopolitical fractures remained evident.
President Joe Biden paid his respects at the John Sidney McCain III Memorial in Hanoi, Vietnam, honoring his good friend, the late Senator John McCain, who was held in captivity for five years at the "Hanoi Hilton" prison during the Vietnam War.
President Biden's visits to Vietnam and India, aimed at strengthening ties and countering China, have been criticized by rights advocates for a lack of focus on human rights issues in both countries.