U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy is that of "America First" and a sometimes go-it-alone approach.
But a presidential administration under Democratic candidate Joe Biden would emphasize cooperation and coordination on defense, trade and other regional issues with Japan and America’s Asian allies — especially to counter China's influence in everything from military expansion to cyberspace, leading U.S. experts on Asia and U.S.-Japan relations say.
“I would expect to see a pretty strong emphasis (under a Biden administration) on teamwork with Japan, South Korea, Australia and other U.S. allies, perhaps drawing in other like-minded countries in the Indo-Pacific region to address a range of issues. Certainly to address problems created by China’s approach to the region,” said Kurt Tong, a partner at The Asia Group who held senior diplomatic posts for the U.S. in Hong Kong and Tokyo from 2011 to 2014, when Biden was vice president.