Hillary Clinton will bypass Europe and travel to Asia on her maiden voyage overseas . The former secretary of state is expected to visit Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines during a nine-day trip that begins in New York City on Friday before ending with stops at Pearl Harbor and Trip illustrates Obama administration 's desire for a broader partnership with China . `` We have a lot of work to do [ to ensure that ] America 's future can be even brighter than our storied past . '' Trip also highlights commitment to resolving the North Korean nuclear issue .
Hillary Clinton will bypass Europe and travel to Asia on her maiden voyage overseas . The former secretary of state is expected to visit Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines during a nine-day trip that begins in New York City on Friday before ending with stops at Pearl Harbor and Trip illustrates Obama administration 's desire for a broader partnership with China . Trip also highlights commitment to resolving the North Korean nuclear issue .