US Secretary of State Blinken strengthens ties with Vietnam amidst China tensions.
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US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has begun a trip to Vietnam to boost ties with the country as China reportedly refused to reschedule a visit from him. Blinken will meet with top Vietnamese officials and formally break ground on a new US embassy compound in Hanoi. The visit comes as the US faces challenges in South-east Asia in building a coalition to counter China and deter any potential action by Beijing against Taiwan. The US will be hoping for progress towards boosting relations with Vietnam to a “strategic” partnership.
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