Key Trump Aide Taking China Message on Vietnam, Philippines Trip

  • National Security Advisor O’Brien’s trip follows Pompeo visit
  • O’Brien to speak at Vietnam National University on Sunday
Robert O’BrienPhotographer: Chris Kleponis/Polaris/Bloomberg
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U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien is traveling to Vietnam and the Philippines this week as the Trump administration continues its efforts to counter China and deepen ties with the Southeast Asian nations, according to two U.S. officials.

O’Brien has meetings with Vietnamese security officials in Hanoi on Saturday and will give remarks to students at Vietnam National University on Sunday.