SINGAPORE -- After U.S. President Joe Biden's inauguration, hopes in Southeast Asia for better diplomatic relations with Washington have risen, especially against the backdrop of China's aggressive 'vaccine diplomacy' meant to win the region's hearts and minds.
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Southeast Asian countries hope for better diplomatic relations with Washington, as China seeks to strengthen ASEAN ties with its "vaccine diplomacy." (Source photos by AP and Reuters)
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