[Seow Leow] Biden invites ASEAN leaders to Washington for "special summit" at end March

[Leckmichamarsch]

If xi jinping invites asean leaders, all will rush.
Git k-ok sesdions, massage, booze, women.
Go wahington got what? Even hotel staff will tell you not to loiter around at night in the city.

lots of camels for mudslime cock

 

[myfoot123]

Yeah. No more pork soup jokes please

His presence in the summit is the greatest joke.

 

[Rogue Trader]

Oh no... Another invitation. What excuses can Asean leaders come up with this time? Covid 6th wave? Daughter getting married? Laundry not dry yet? Sow about to give birth?

US to host ASEAN leaders in mid-May​

United States President Joe Biden delivers remarks alongside Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Mar 29, 2022. (File photo: AFP/Anna Moneymaker, Getty Images North America)
17 Apr 2022 08:02AM (Updated: 17 Apr 2022 08:02AM)

WASHINGTON: United States President Joe Biden will meet in mid-May with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders, with a likely focus on the rising power of China, the host country announced on Saturday (Apr 16).

The summit, originally scheduled for March, "will demonstrate the United States' enduring commitment to ASEAN", White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement.

"It is a top priority for the Biden-Harris administration to serve as a strong, reliable partner in Southeast Asia", the statement said.

The summit, originally set for Mar 28 and Mar 29 before being delayed without a new date, will now take place on May 12 and May 13.

The meeting was postponed amid reports that the leaders of some ASEAN members had scheduling conflicts, and as the Ukraine crisis continued to deepen.

The United States has long said that strengthening its ties to Asia was a foreign policy priority.

On Mar 29, Biden met at the White House with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and said he wanted to ensure that the region remains "free and open" - a reference to what the US sees as attempts by rising power China to dominate international trade routes.

Biden had participated in a virtual summit with ASEAN leaders last October.

During that summit, Psaki noted in her statement, Biden announced initiatives to expand US engagement with ASEAN on COVID-19, climate change, economic growth and more.

A tense competition with China has become one of the greatest foreign policy challenges for the United States, though other issues - the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and the war in Ukraine - have demanded more urgent attention.
ASEAN members include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Several of them have experienced growing friction with Beijing.

The US statement on Saturday did not make clear whether the leaders of Myanmar would in fact attend. The administration has accused that country's military leaders of perpetrating a "genocide" against the Rohingya minority.

ASEAN has sought - in vain so far - to find a diplomatic solution since the military took power there in a 2021 coup.


Source: AFP/kg
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[LordElrond]

Oh no... Another invitation. What excuses can Asean leaders come up with this time? Covid 6th wave? Daughter getting married? Laundry not dry yet? Sow about to give birth?

US to host ASEAN leaders in mid-May​

United States President Joe Biden delivers remarks alongside Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Mar 29, 2022. (File photo: AFP/Anna Moneymaker, Getty Images North America)
17 Apr 2022 08:02AM (Updated: 17 Apr 2022 08:02AM)

WASHINGTON: United States President Joe Biden will meet in mid-May with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders, with a likely focus on the rising power of China, the host country announced on Saturday (Apr 16).

The summit, originally scheduled for March, "will demonstrate the United States' enduring commitment to ASEAN", White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement.

"It is a top priority for the Biden-Harris administration to serve as a strong, reliable partner in Southeast Asia", the statement said.

The summit, originally set for Mar 28 and Mar 29 before being delayed without a new date, will now take place on May 12 and May 13.

The meeting was postponed amid reports that the leaders of some ASEAN members had scheduling conflicts, and as the Ukraine crisis continued to deepen.

The United States has long said that strengthening its ties to Asia was a foreign policy priority.

On Mar 29, Biden met at the White House with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and said he wanted to ensure that the region remains "free and open" - a reference to what the US sees as attempts by rising power China to dominate international trade routes.

Biden had participated in a virtual summit with ASEAN leaders last October.

During that summit, Psaki noted in her statement, Biden announced initiatives to expand US engagement with ASEAN on COVID-19, climate change, economic growth and more.

A tense competition with China has become one of the greatest foreign policy challenges for the United States, though other issues - the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and the war in Ukraine - have demanded more urgent attention.
ASEAN members include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Several of them have experienced growing friction with Beijing.

The US statement on Saturday did not make clear whether the leaders of Myanmar would in fact attend. The administration has accused that country's military leaders of perpetrating a "genocide" against the Rohingya minority.

ASEAN has sought - in vain so far - to find a diplomatic solution since the military took power there in a 2021 coup.


Source: AFP/kg
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Nice to be courted like a hot chick… can always go make some motherhood statements and 哈拉几句

 

[tanwahtiu]

Nice to be courted like a hot chick… can always go make some motherhood statements and 哈拉几句

Low quality stock leadership to command Asean leaders to visit him....

This time US must give free aircraft carrier to each one or lose face no one attending...

 

[KuanTi01]

biden the shit stirrer can go fuck his dog, leave us alone
trump is much better

Sleepy Joe has to hold this summit to show he is still relevant and the so-called leader of the free world before he lapses into oblivion.

 

[mojito]

Oh no... Another invitation. What excuses can Asean leaders come up with this time? Covid 6th wave? Daughter getting married? Laundry not dry yet? Sow about to give birth?

US to host ASEAN leaders in mid-May​

United States President Joe Biden delivers remarks alongside Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Mar 29, 2022. (File photo: AFP/Anna Moneymaker, Getty Images North America)
17 Apr 2022 08:02AM (Updated: 17 Apr 2022 08:02AM)

WASHINGTON: United States President Joe Biden will meet in mid-May with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders, with a likely focus on the rising power of China, the host country announced on Saturday (Apr 16).

The summit, originally scheduled for March, "will demonstrate the United States' enduring commitment to ASEAN", White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement.

"It is a top priority for the Biden-Harris administration to serve as a strong, reliable partner in Southeast Asia", the statement said.

The summit, originally set for Mar 28 and Mar 29 before being delayed without a new date, will now take place on May 12 and May 13.

The meeting was postponed amid reports that the leaders of some ASEAN members had scheduling conflicts, and as the Ukraine crisis continued to deepen.

The United States has long said that strengthening its ties to Asia was a foreign policy priority.

On Mar 29, Biden met at the White House with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and said he wanted to ensure that the region remains "free and open" - a reference to what the US sees as attempts by rising power China to dominate international trade routes.

Biden had participated in a virtual summit with ASEAN leaders last October.

During that summit, Psaki noted in her statement, Biden announced initiatives to expand US engagement with ASEAN on COVID-19, climate change, economic growth and more.

A tense competition with China has become one of the greatest foreign policy challenges for the United States, though other issues - the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and the war in Ukraine - have demanded more urgent attention.
ASEAN members include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Several of them have experienced growing friction with Beijing.

The US statement on Saturday did not make clear whether the leaders of Myanmar would in fact attend. The administration has accused that country's military leaders of perpetrating a "genocide" against the Rohingya minority.

ASEAN has sought - in vain so far - to find a diplomatic solution since the military took power there in a 2021 coup.


Source: AFP/kg
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Every one knows what this summit is all about. Better another lame excuse than to be made use of with little to gain. Biden is gonna get in peach, only matter of when.

 

[syed putra]

Why would ten asean leaders attend this forum? LHL just returned from washington.

 

[Rogue Trader]

Nice to be courted like a hot chick… can always go make some motherhood statements and 哈拉几句

Suitor has no sincerity. If biden truly wants to court ASEAN he would have flown here instead of getting all the country heads to fly over to the other side of the planet.

 

[LordElrond]

Suitor has no sincerity. If biden truly wants to court ASEAN he would have flown here instead of getting all the country heads to fly over to the other side of the planet.

The Americans probably thinks they cannot “lower” themselves to come plead with Asean

 

[red amoeba]

Let’s see Myanmar probably not invited. Singapore will surely go. Mudland can call elections and give excuse not to go. Indon suddenly volcano erupt. Philippines perpetually got hurricane. Thailand say they need to fix Thaksin no time. Vietnam say need to quell anti Chinese violence that will sprout. Cambodia and Laos - their presence not significant and too poor to fly anyway.

 

[tanwahtiu]

Everyone get thumb up from me as all opinions are valid, sincere and genuine...

 

[KuanTi01]

The Americans probably thinks they cannot “lower” themselves to come plead with Asean

I thought so too but then I remember Sleepy Biden may make a fool of himself travelling so far and so long away from home. He may fall asleep or lose his bearings.

 

[Rogue Trader]

I thought so too but then I remember Sleepy Biden may make a fool of himself travelling so far and so long away from home. He may fall asleep or lose his bearings.

The AUKUS recently lost their exclusivity with the Solomon Islands. If the US don't double up on diplomacy around ASEAN then their aircraft carriers might come less often. That means thousands of ladyboys will have to find work

 

[Rogue Trader]

With China in focus, Biden plans US$150 million commitment to ASEAN leaders​

13 May 2022 06:56AM
(Updated: 13 May 2022 10:57AM)

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will open a gathering of Southeast Asian leaders with a promise to spend US$150 million on their infrastructure, security, pandemic preparedness and other efforts aimed at countering the influence of rival China.

On Thursday (May 12), Biden starts a two-day summit with the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Washington with a dinner for the leaders at the White House before talks at the State Department on Friday.

His administration hopes the efforts will show the countries that Washington remains focused on the Indo-Pacific and the long-term challenge of China, which it views at the country's main competitor, despite the war in Ukraine.

In November alone, China pledged US$1.5 billion in development assistance to ASEAN countries over three years to fight COVID-19 and fuel economic recovery.

"We need to step up our game in Southeast Asia," a senior US administration official told reporters. "We are not asking countries to make a choice between the United States and China. We want to make clear, though, that the United States seeks stronger relationships."

The new financial commitment includes a US$40 million investment in infrastructure intended to help decarbonise the region's power supply and US$60 million in maritime security as well as about US$15 million in health funding to aid in early detection of COVID-19 and other respiratory pandemics, an official said. Additional funding will help the countries develop digital economy and artificial intelligence laws.

The US Coast Guard will also deploy a ship to the region to help local fleets counter what Washington and countries in the region have described as China's illegal fishing.

Still, the commitments pale in comparison to China's deep ties and influence in the region.

Biden is working on more initiatives involving the region, including an infrastructure investment project called Build Back Better World and an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). But neither are finalized yet and are not expected to feature prominently in the announcements at this meeting.

The summit marks the first time that ASEAN's leaders gather as a group at the White House and their first meeting hosted by a US president since 2016.

Up to eight ASEAN leaders are expected. Myanmar's leader has been excluded over a coup last year and the Philippines is in transition after an election, though Biden spoke to the country's president-elect, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, on Wednesday.

ASEAN countries also share concerns about China and are broadly keen to boost ties with Washington.

China's assertion of sovereignty over vast swathes of the South China Sea has set it against ASEAN members Vietnam and the Philippines, while Brunei and Malaysia also lay claim to parts.

But countries in the region have also been frustrated by a US delay in detailing plans for economic engagement since former President Donald Trump quit a regional trade pact in 2017.

The IPEF is set to be launched on Biden's trip to Japan and South Korea next week. But analysts and diplomats say only two of the 10 ASEAN countries - Singapore and the Philippines - are expected to be among the initial group of counties to sign up for the negotiations under IPEF, which does not currently offer the expanded market access Asian countries crave, given Biden's concern for American jobs.

Analysts say that even though ASEAN countries share US concerns about China, they remain cautious about siding more firmly with Washington, given their predominant economic ties with Beijing and limited US economic incentives.

An adviser to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, in office since 1985 but making his first White House visit, told Reuters Biden should spend more time with leaders if he is serious about elevating ties with the region.

The adviser, Kao Kim Hourn, said Cambodia, which has close economic ties to China, would not "choose sides" between Washington and Beijing although US investment in his country is growing.

 

[Rogue Trader]

Quite a good effort by the US although still have a lot of ground to cover

 

[LordElrond]

With China in focus, Biden plans US$150 million commitment to ASEAN leaders​

13 May 2022 06:56AM
(Updated: 13 May 2022 10:57AM)

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will open a gathering of Southeast Asian leaders with a promise to spend US$150 million on their infrastructure, security, pandemic preparedness and other efforts aimed at countering the influence of rival China.

On Thursday (May 12), Biden starts a two-day summit with the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Washington with a dinner for the leaders at the White House before talks at the State Department on Friday.

His administration hopes the efforts will show the countries that Washington remains focused on the Indo-Pacific and the long-term challenge of China, which it views at the country's main competitor, despite the war in Ukraine.

In November alone, China pledged US$1.5 billion in development assistance to ASEAN countries over three years to fight COVID-19 and fuel economic recovery.

"We need to step up our game in Southeast Asia," a senior US administration official told reporters. "We are not asking countries to make a choice between the United States and China. We want to make clear, though, that the United States seeks stronger relationships."

The new financial commitment includes a US$40 million investment in infrastructure intended to help decarbonise the region's power supply and US$60 million in maritime security as well as about US$15 million in health funding to aid in early detection of COVID-19 and other respiratory pandemics, an official said. Additional funding will help the countries develop digital economy and artificial intelligence laws.

The US Coast Guard will also deploy a ship to the region to help local fleets counter what Washington and countries in the region have described as China's illegal fishing.

Still, the commitments pale in comparison to China's deep ties and influence in the region.

Biden is working on more initiatives involving the region, including an infrastructure investment project called Build Back Better World and an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). But neither are finalized yet and are not expected to feature prominently in the announcements at this meeting.

The summit marks the first time that ASEAN's leaders gather as a group at the White House and their first meeting hosted by a US president since 2016.

Up to eight ASEAN leaders are expected. Myanmar's leader has been excluded over a coup last year and the Philippines is in transition after an election, though Biden spoke to the country's president-elect, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, on Wednesday.

ASEAN countries also share concerns about China and are broadly keen to boost ties with Washington.

China's assertion of sovereignty over vast swathes of the South China Sea has set it against ASEAN members Vietnam and the Philippines, while Brunei and Malaysia also lay claim to parts.

But countries in the region have also been frustrated by a US delay in detailing plans for economic engagement since former President Donald Trump quit a regional trade pact in 2017.

The IPEF is set to be launched on Biden's trip to Japan and South Korea next week. But analysts and diplomats say only two of the 10 ASEAN countries - Singapore and the Philippines - are expected to be among the initial group of counties to sign up for the negotiations under IPEF, which does not currently offer the expanded market access Asian countries crave, given Biden's concern for American jobs.

Analysts say that even though ASEAN countries share US concerns about China, they remain cautious about siding more firmly with Washington, given their predominant economic ties with Beijing and limited US economic incentives.

An adviser to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, in office since 1985 but making his first White House visit, told Reuters Biden should spend more time with leaders if he is serious about elevating ties with the region.

The adviser, Kao Kim Hourn, said Cambodia, which has close economic ties to China, would not "choose sides" between Washington and Beijing although US investment in his country is growing.

ASEAN needs 150 million from US? Did Biden mistook Botswana for Asean?

 

[LordElrond]

With China in focus, Biden plans US$150 million commitment to ASEAN leaders​

13 May 2022 06:56AM
(Updated: 13 May 2022 10:57AM)

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will open a gathering of Southeast Asian leaders with a promise to spend US$150 million on their infrastructure, security, pandemic preparedness and other efforts aimed at countering the influence of rival China.

On Thursday (May 12), Biden starts a two-day summit with the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Washington with a dinner for the leaders at the White House before talks at the State Department on Friday.

His administration hopes the efforts will show the countries that Washington remains focused on the Indo-Pacific and the long-term challenge of China, which it views at the country's main competitor, despite the war in Ukraine.

In November alone, China pledged US$1.5 billion in development assistance to ASEAN countries over three years to fight COVID-19 and fuel economic recovery.

"We need to step up our game in Southeast Asia," a senior US administration official told reporters. "We are not asking countries to make a choice between the United States and China. We want to make clear, though, that the United States seeks stronger relationships."

The new financial commitment includes a US$40 million investment in infrastructure intended to help decarbonise the region's power supply and US$60 million in maritime security as well as about US$15 million in health funding to aid in early detection of COVID-19 and other respiratory pandemics, an official said. Additional funding will help the countries develop digital economy and artificial intelligence laws.

The US Coast Guard will also deploy a ship to the region to help local fleets counter what Washington and countries in the region have described as China's illegal fishing.

Still, the commitments pale in comparison to China's deep ties and influence in the region.

Biden is working on more initiatives involving the region, including an infrastructure investment project called Build Back Better World and an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). But neither are finalized yet and are not expected to feature prominently in the announcements at this meeting.

The summit marks the first time that ASEAN's leaders gather as a group at the White House and their first meeting hosted by a US president since 2016.

Up to eight ASEAN leaders are expected. Myanmar's leader has been excluded over a coup last year and the Philippines is in transition after an election, though Biden spoke to the country's president-elect, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, on Wednesday.

ASEAN countries also share concerns about China and are broadly keen to boost ties with Washington.

China's assertion of sovereignty over vast swathes of the South China Sea has set it against ASEAN members Vietnam and the Philippines, while Brunei and Malaysia also lay claim to parts.

But countries in the region have also been frustrated by a US delay in detailing plans for economic engagement since former President Donald Trump quit a regional trade pact in 2017.

The IPEF is set to be launched on Biden's trip to Japan and South Korea next week. But analysts and diplomats say only two of the 10 ASEAN countries - Singapore and the Philippines - are expected to be among the initial group of counties to sign up for the negotiations under IPEF, which does not currently offer the expanded market access Asian countries crave, given Biden's concern for American jobs.

Analysts say that even though ASEAN countries share US concerns about China, they remain cautious about siding more firmly with Washington, given their predominant economic ties with Beijing and limited US economic incentives.

An adviser to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, in office since 1985 but making his first White House visit, told Reuters Biden should spend more time with leaders if he is serious about elevating ties with the region.

The adviser, Kao Kim Hourn, said Cambodia, which has close economic ties to China, would not "choose sides" between Washington and Beijing although US investment in his country is growing.

The shit stirrer can try harder with their “Indo-Pacific” notion. There is Asia-Pacific only. Maybe Jokowi can set up a JV between Manado and US and call this Indo-Pacific.

 

[Pinkieslut]

Got invite Halimah?

 

[myfoot123]

Is it a pathetic attempt by Biden to get ASEAN to buy his products ? Sorry ASEAN is firmly in backpocket of China.

America products is 500% more expensive than China products. It does not make any sense for any country to trade with America when inflation hit record high. When comes to ASEAN Trade summit, America was no where in sight. When comes to ASEAN security summit, America wanted to promote its own weaponry. Who is more dangerous to this region?