In his last announced trip abroad as president, Mr. Biden relished touring a U.S.-financed train line in Angola intended to transport goods and critical minerals to port.
Author: Peter Baker and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
U.S. Seals Security Pact With Japan and South Korea as Threats Loom
While the former president’s name appeared nowhere in the communique issued by three leaders, one of the subtexts was the possibility that he could return to power in next year’s election and disrupt ties with America’s two closest allies in the Indo-P…
Biden to Begin New Asia-Pacific Economic Bloc With a Dozen Allies
The goal is a resurgence in U.S. influence in the region, especially vis-à-vis China, after Trump’s withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Rejecting ‘Love Letters’ to North Korea, Biden Offers Carrots and Sticks Instead
President Biden said he would consider expanding joint exercises with South Korea’s military that were scaled back during the Trump administration.
Biden Begins Trip to Asia Meant to Reassure Allies of Focus on China
With the administration’s attention having shifted to Ukraine, President Biden plans to emphasize that the United States can counter aggression in both Europe and Asia.