The United States has reiterated its steadfast focus on the Indo-Pacific, with the Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, Vedant Patel, highlighting recent diplomatic engagements as evidence of continued dedication. Patel emphasized President Biden’s initiatives, including trilateral summits with Japan and South Korea, as well as a landmark summit with China’s President. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s active involvement, including two visits to China in the past year, underscores ongoing dialogue amid complex bilateral relations.