US President Donald Trump speaks at a press conference on China as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo listens in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 29. Photo: AFP
Opinion
Opinion
As it deals with China rivalry, the US must show it can still be trusted to stand by its allies in Asia
- Asian nations have been disappointed by Washington’s lack of leverage over Beijing
- There is a view that Donald Trump is adopting a hardline posture towards China for the upcoming presidential election, and might abandon Asian allies once victory is secured
US President Donald Trump speaks at a press conference on China as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo listens in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 29. Photo: AFP