Global powers head to Asia with trade, AI, security in focus
The global spotlight turns to Asia as world leaders gather for back-to-back summits — Asean in Manila from Nov 16-18 and Apec in Shenzhen from Nov 18-19.
Global leaders are arriving in Asia for a series of high-stakes meetings focused on trade, artificial intelligence (AI), and security. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conferences will take place in Manila and Shenzhen, respectively, with key figures including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and U.S. President Donald Trump.
A proposed meeting between Trump, Xi Jinping, and Putin remains unclear, but will likely receive significant attention. Analysts predict limited progress on nuclear disarmament and AI cooperation, as Trump's recent political setbacks may not impact his perception in the region. The Philippines' chairmanship of Asean faces challenges, including a South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC) with China and a trade dispute.
Despite trade tensions between China and the U.S., tariff relief is unlikely, as it would require legislative changes that could be vetoed by Trump.
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