Joe Biden

The biggest outcome from the meeting was a promise to keep talking on a whole host of issues. But that achievement shouldn't be underestimated.

“We’re not trying to decouple from China,” the U.S. president insisted, “but what we’re trying to do is change the relationship for the better.”

The Indonesian leader told his U.S. counterpart that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas “is a must for the sake of humanity.”

The anti-U.S. narrative in Beijing has further deteriorated since the Bali Summit a year ago. So why is Xi pressing ahead for a sit down with the U.S. president?

During Wang Yi's visit, both sides emphasized the importance of dialogue, but were tight-lipped on what, exactly, was being discussed.

Hypocrisy is an inevitable part of power politics. But there are limits to how far a nation like the U.S. should compromise.

Despite the significant upgrade to its relationship with the United States, China will continue to loom large in Vietnam's calculations.

During his visit to Hanoi, Biden and his hosts upgraded their relationship to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Hanoi's impending upgrade in relations with Washington is the right move. It needs to follow up by ensuring basic freedoms for its people.

Like his Democratic predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, Biden will preside over a significant upgrade in relations with Vietnam.

The visit is expected to see the two nations announced a major upgrade to their bilateral partnership.