Biden's cancelled Asia trip raises concerns over US credibility in the Pacific.
TL;DR
US President Joe Biden's cancelled visit to Papua New Guinea due to the unfolding crisis over the US debt ceiling has dealt a blow to US credibility in the Pacific island region, where China has sought a greater security presence. The visit was viewed as a major step to build trust in the region, and the cancellation could be a setback for relations. Papua New Guinea had declared next Monday a public holiday in honour of Biden's arrival, and the cancellation was a "blow to US credibility in the region as a consistent partner," according to analysts.
- Biden's Papua New Guinea no-show deals blow to US credibility in Pacific, analysts say Reuters
- Biden meets with congressional leaders on debt ceiling, will cut Asia trip short News 19 WLTX
- Biden cancels visits to Australia and Papua New Guinea as debt ceiling negotiations continue CNN
- For Biden, Debt Limit Crisis Complicates Trip to Asia The New York Times
- US defence pact to strengthen military, police, Papua New Guinea's leader says Reuters
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