US and Vietnam set to expand ties as China worries grow

Vietnam, concerned about China's assertiveness in the South China Sea, shares American concerns about China. However, just before Biden's visit, it was reported that Vietnam was secretly arranging to buy arms from Russia, contravening US sanctions. The US sees Vietnam as an important partner in diversifying its supply chain away from China.

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