Trump, Asia and Malaysia
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President Donald Trump, who presided over the ceremony as he began a trip to Asia, helped mediate an end to a deadly border conflict between the Southeast Asian neighbors.
President Donald Trump will meet with key leaders over the next several days in Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, including a closely watched sit-down with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Follow for live updates.
On Wednesday, Trump is also expected to visit South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. While there, Trump will hold a bilateral meeting with the president of the Republic of Korea, deliver keynote remarks at the APEC CEO luncheon and participate in APEC working dinner.
Topping the agenda at every stop is trade, with negotiators still ironing out the details of pacts expected to be signed during Trump’s three-country Asia tour.
President Trump is visiting Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea amid a 25-day government shutdown. He’s expected to meet with China’s president during the trip. Meanwhile, Trump says an anonymous donor contributed $130 million to ensure military personnel continue receiving pay.
Palm Beach residents will get a break from road closures as President Trump travels to Asia. Trump is scheduled to attend a summit in Malaysia before visiting Japan and South Korea. Democrats have urged the president to cancel his trip to address the ongoing government shutdown.