After a tumultuous U.S. election, Asia is about to see Joe Biden in action as president. But answers to key questions like China policy and trade pacts may not come right away. © Reuters

Crises at home leave Biden little time for Asia in first 100 days

No quick moves expected on China and trade as COVID and political tensions burn

ALEX FANG and CK TAN, Nikkei staff writers

January 19, 2021 06:20 JST

NEW YORK/SHANGHAI -- After a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 in an attempt to overturn his election victory, President-elect Joe Biden maintained that the scenes of chaos "do not reflect true America; do not represent who we are."

As Asia looks to the first 100 days of Biden's presidency, beginning Wednesday, many will be wondering who this "true America" is.