Obama publicly snubbed Asia by blowing off two important summits so he could stay in Washington and score political points by not negotiating with Republicans over the shut down. This was noticed by Asian leaders. Big time.
Sending Slow Joe over there just makes things worse by underscoring they didn't get Obama. And God only knows what gaffes Joe will make. You just know he's gonna make at least one.
Dumbo biden will think he is in Ohio.