Trump to Meet Xi Jinping in South Korea During Asia Trip
President's upcoming travel includes stops in Malaysia and South Korea amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week during a multi-nation Asia trip that begins Friday night, the White House announced Thursday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump will depart late Friday for Malaysia before traveling to South Korea, where the meeting with Xi is scheduled for next Thursday. The diplomatic encounter comes as the two leaders continue to navigate complex U.S.-China relations across trade, security and regional issues in the Asia-Pacific region.