US President Donald Trump (left) has spoken of his close personal ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the two countries have plenty of thorny issues to resolve. Photo: AP US President Donald Trump (left) has spoken of his close personal ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the two countries have plenty of thorny issues to resolve. Photo: AP
US President Donald Trump (left) has spoken of his close personal ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the two countries have plenty of thorny issues to resolve. Photo: AP
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Five things to watch for on Donald Trump’s first Asia trip

The world will be watching as America’s leader makes his first official visit to Asia, where trade deficits and military ties are likely to be among the hot topics

Topic |   Donald Trump
Kinling Lo
Kinling Lo

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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US President Donald Trump (left) has spoken of his close personal ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the two countries have plenty of thorny issues to resolve. Photo: AP US President Donald Trump (left) has spoken of his close personal ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the two countries have plenty of thorny issues to resolve. Photo: AP
US President Donald Trump (left) has spoken of his close personal ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the two countries have plenty of thorny issues to resolve. Photo: AP
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