The US Vice President Joe Biden is set to start his East Asia visit, which will take him to Japan, China and South Korea. The visit is reportedly aimed at defusing tension in East Asia. His first stop will be Japan.
Biden is expected to meet with Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe and lawmakers. They are expected to talk about China’s Air Defense Identification Zone and other issues in the region. He will also attend an International Conference on Women’s Rights.
In Beijing, Biden will meet with Chinese leaders to discuss ADIZ and other issues. In South Korea, he will visit the DMZ following a ceremony honouring US troops who died during the Korean War.