President Obama arrived in Vietnam on Sunday for the beginning of a three-day trip.
Air Force One, which carried Obama, reportedly avoided flying over the South China Sea. While China claims ownership of much of the sea, Vietnam is among the countries that have overlapping claims.
Press pooler @Kevinliptakcnn notes AF-1 flightpath hugged the coast and avoided flying over South China Sea. pic.twitter.com/5EE9bPmmuf
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) May 22, 2016
Obama will be joined by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry as they look to strengthen ties with a former enemy. After visiting Vietnam, he will move on to Japan, where he will make a controversial stop in Hiroshima.
