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WASHINGTON (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): United States Vice-President Kamala Harris will emphasise America’s enduring commitment to the Indo-Pacific region during her upcoming visit to Singapore and Vietnam, senior US officials said on Thursday (Aug 19).
Kamala Harris to push back on China s South China Sea claims
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United States Vice President Kamala Harris will focus on defending international rules in the South China Sea, strengthening US regional leadership and expanding security cooperation during her trip to Vietnam and Singapore this month, a senior White House official told
Reuters.
Harris will be the first US vice president to visit Vietnam as Washington seeks to bolster international support to counter China s growing global influence.
The White House official said Washington sees both countries as critical partners.