What ASEAN really wants from Trump at the Manila summit

When President Trump arrives in Manila this week for the ASEAN Summit, his presence will carry significance beyond the usual diplomatic formalities. As Southeast Asia increasingly becomes a focal point of strategic competition between Washington and Beijing, the US president’s attendance offers an opportunity to reaffirm America’s regional commitments. For ASEAN, however, the more important question
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