WASHINGTON ¨C The White House fact sheet issued during U.S. President Joe Biden¡¯s visit to Vietnam weighed in at over 2,600 words. The section on human rights contained just 112 words, including a subheading.
From business and strategic perspectives, Biden¡¯s visit to Vietnam on Sunday and Monday, and also to India late last week, will likely be seen as bolstering ties with countries that can help Washington counter China¡¯s growing might.
But for rights advocates, Biden¡¯s travels were a disappointment, given his administration¡¯s vow to prioritize human rights when taking office in 2021.
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