US Vice President Begins Southeast Asia Tour... Countering China's Influence
[Asia Economy Reporter Seulgina Jo] U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has embarked on a Southeast Asia tour starting with a visit to Singapore, major foreign media including the AP reported on the 23rd (local time).
Vice President Harris met with Singapore President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Singapore on the same day, and at a joint press conference stated, "We will cooperate with partners and allies on rules based on international order and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea." This tour is interpreted as an effort to check China's expanding influence in the South China Sea region of Southeast Asia.
On the 24th, Vice President Harris will meet with Singaporean businesspeople and then visit Vietnam for two days. This is the first time a U.S. vice president has visited Vietnam. Discussions are expected to cover not only economic and security issues but also efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Major foreign media reported that Vice President Harris is likely to emphasize the necessity of a free and open Indo-Pacific region while meeting with the leaders of Singapore and Vietnam, focusing on countering China.
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