Biden's Vietnam Visit Highlights Semiconductor Deals and Tensions With China

Joe Biden gave a rambling speech in Vietnam that was cut short by White House staff, leaving the audience puzzled. His microphone was muted and jazz music played as he continued speaking unaware.
Biden denied an ongoing "cold war" with China during the trip, saying he wants economic stability and for China to play by the rules.
The visit to Vietnam may irk China as Hanoi looks west to forge ties amid China's aggression. New business deals were announced.
Semiconductors are key in US-China tensions. Deals signed in Vietnam aim to develop its industry as an alternative to China.
The US will help Vietnam fight transnational crime including illegal fishing. Vietnam has territorial conflicts with China in the South China Sea.

Joe Biden gave a rambling speech in Vietnam that was cut short by White House staff, leaving the audience puzzled. His microphone was muted and jazz music played as he continued speaking unaware.
Biden denied an ongoing "cold war" with China during the trip, saying he wants economic stability and for China to play by the rules.
The visit to Vietnam may irk China as Hanoi looks west to forge ties amid China's aggression. New business deals were announced.
Semiconductors are key in US-China tensions. Deals signed in Vietnam aim to develop its industry as an alternative to China.
The US will help Vietnam fight transnational crime including illegal fishing. Vietnam has territorial conflicts with China in the South China Sea.