November 5 How Trump projected US power across Indo-Pacific before Xi meeting Trump's pre-summit moves with Taiwan statement, South Korea shipbuilding deal and carrier diplomacy sent clear deterrence signals to Xi before their meeting.
November 4 Hegseth applauds South Korea's plan to take larger role in defense against North Korean aggression Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth praises South Korea's plan to boost defense spending as the allies look to strengthen deterrence against North Korea.
October 29 Trump claims Asia tour returned 'trillions' to US ahead of critical meeting with China's Xi President Donald Trump prepares to meet China's Xi Jinping after securing trade deals across Asia that he claims bring trillions of dollars back to the U.S.
October 29 Trump reveals Xi Jinping meeting timeline while discussing Kim Jong Un relations in South Korea President Donald Trump reveals his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will span three to four hours during South Korea diplomatic dinner, caught on hot mic.
October 29 Trump arrives in South Korea for key talks ahead of APEC summit, Xi meeting — no Kim Jong Un reunion Donald Trump visits Seoul for talks with President Lee Jae Myung focused on trade, investment, and maintaining stability amid growing tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.
October 29 Trump visits South Korea as he attempts to secure billions in investment President Trump met South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung in Gyeongju, discussing partnerships during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
October 29 Trump says he could deploy US military in American cities, claims ‘courts wouldn’t get involved’ President Donald Trump claims broad authority to deploy military forces in U.S. cities, stating courts wouldn't intervene during Air Force One press availability en route to summit.
October 28 Trump predicts ‘very happy’ outcome ahead of face-to-face with China’s Xi after tariff threats President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC Summit amid ongoing trade negotiations and tensions over rare-earth export controls.
October 27 Trump’s focus turns to Japan and South Korea as Asia trip continues Trump's Asia tour focuses on strengthening ties with Japan and South Korea amid regional tensions. Key meetings planned with allies on trade and security cooperation.
October 24 Trump to jet off to Asia as North Korea fires ballistic missiles and China trade questions loom Trump's Asia summit tour includes meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other regional leaders as trade tensions with Beijing escalate.