Hillary Clinton will visit Europe and travel to Asia on her maiden voyage overseas . But given that Vice President Joseph Biden is headed to Europe this week for a security conference in Germany , and special envoy George Mitchell is currently in the Middle East , Clinton is free to break with tradition . U.S. Secretary of State Clinton expected to visit China , Japan and South Korea . Trip illustrates Obama administration 's desire for a broader partnership with China . Trip also highlights obstacles to resolving the North Korean nuclear issue .
Hillary Clinton will visit Europe and travel to Asia on her maiden voyage overseas . U.S. Secretary of State Clinton expected to visit China , Japan and South Korea . Trip illustrates Obama administration 's desire for a broader partnership with China . Trip also highlights obstacles to resolving the North Korean nuclear issue .