The Vice President's 2013 Asia Trip

Japan, China and the Republic of Korea

The Vice President is on a six-day trip to Japan, China and the Republic of Korea — starting in Tokyo, Japan. In each country, the Vice President will meet with key leaders to discuss a full range of bilateral, regional and global issues. The trip will reaffirm our enduring presence as a Pacific power, promote our economic and trade interests, and underscore our commitment to rebalancing U.S. foreign policy towards the Asia-Pacific.

Photos of the Trip

Vice President Joe Biden walks with Japanese Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso, at the U.S. Ambassador's residence, in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 3, 2013. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

December 3, 2013

Tokyo, Japan

Vice President Joe Biden walks with Japanese Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso, at the U.S. Ambassador's residence, in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 3, 2013. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao greet members of 'The Children and Young Women Chorus of the China Symphony Orchestra', after they performed during a bilateral luncheon, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, in Beijing China, December 5, 2013. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

December 5, 2013

Beijing, China

Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao greet members of "The Children and Young Women Chorus of the China Symphony Orchestra", after they performed during a bilateral luncheon, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, in Beijing China, December 5, 2013. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

Vice President Joe Biden, granddaughter Finnegan Biden, Dylan Locke, U.S. Ambassador Gary Locke, Mona Locke, and Hunter Biden sample tea during a traditional tea tasting ceremony, at Liu Xian Guan Teahouse in the Dongcheng District of Beijing, China, December 5, 2013. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

December 5, 2013

Beijing, China

Vice President Joe Biden, granddaughter Finnegan Biden, Dylan Locke, U.S. Ambassador Gary Locke, Mona Locke, and Hunter Biden sample tea during a traditional tea tasting ceremony, at Liu Xian Guan Teahouse in the Dongcheng District of Beijing, China, December 5, 2013. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands with President Park Geun-Hye, after their working lunch at the Blue House, in Seoul, Republic of Korea, December 6, 2013. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

December 6, 2013

Seoul, Republic of Korea

Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands with President Park Geun-Hye, after their working lunch at the Blue House, in Seoul, Republic of Korea, December 6, 2013. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

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Video of the Trip

Trip Wrap Up

On Board: Travels with the Vice President in Asia

Welcome On Board with the Vice President of the United States. Vice President Biden embarked on a six day diplomatic trip to Asia stopping in Japan, China and the Republic of Korea.

December 6, 2013

Vice President Biden Speaks on U.S.-Korea Relations and the Asia Pacific

At Yonsei University in Seoul, Vice President Biden speaks about the United States and the Republic of Korea's enduring friendship as well as their economic and security partnership in the Asia Pacific.

December 5, 2013

Vice President Biden Delivers Remarks on U.S.-China Business Relations

Vice President Biden's full remarks at a breakfast with the American Chamber of Commerce in Beijing and the U.S.-China Business Council.

December 3, 2013

Joint Statement to the Press with Vice President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Vice President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe give joint statements to the press after their bilateral meeting in Tokyo, Japan.

December 2, 2013

Previewing Vice President Biden's Trip to Asia

Jake Sullivan, the Vice President's National Security Advisor, previews the upcoming trip to Asia.



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