U.S. Begins Flurry of Asian Diplomacy

The video discusses the disagreements between the US and China regarding the nature of their meeting, with China viewing it as a strategic dialogue and the US denying this. Despite past tensions, the fact that both sides are talking is seen as progress. The US is also working to reassure Asian allies, emphasizing cooperation on issues like climate change and security, moving beyond the confrontational approach of the Trump administration.

What message is the US trying to convey to its Asian allies through these talks?

In what ways is the current US administration's approach to China different from that of the Trump administration?