US Aircraft Carrier Visits Vietnam Amid SE Asia Power Struggle.

The USS Ronald Reagan, a nuclear-powered Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, is making a rare port call in Vietnam, only the third such visit by an American aircraft carrier since the end of the Vietnam War. The visit comes as both the US and China are stepping up efforts to bolster ties with Southeast Asian nations. Vietnam is seen as a key component of the US strategy for the region, while China is Vietnam's largest trading partner. The visit is being seen as a normal friendly exchange for the sake of peace, stability, cooperation, and development in both the region and the world.