U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris repeated her criticism of Beijing for undermining the rules-based international order on Aug. 26, during a press conference just hours before departing for the United States. However, she didn’t offer details about what actions the Biden administration might take to fend off Beijing’s aggression in the South China Sea and against Taiwan. “I believe that this trip signals the beginning of the next chapter in the relationship between the United States and Vietnam,” Harris said. She arrived in Vietnam on Tuesday evening after concluding a three-day visit to Singapore. She said, “Throughout my visit here, I also reaffirmed the commitment that the United States has to our common vision for a free and open Indo–Pacific.” “And we will continue to work with Vietnam to push back against threats to freedom of navigation and the rules-based international order,” she added. Harris has been outspoken against Beijing …
Harris Concludes Visit to Vietnam by Calling Out Beijing for Threatening Rules-Based Order
August 26, 2021
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