No Trump or Pence in Bangkok Has Asia Questioning U.S. Strategy
- U.S. sends lowest level delegation ever to East Asia Summit
- Leaders expected to sign landmark regional free-trade pact
U.S. President Donald Trump
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The Trump administration in recent years has stepped up efforts to contain China’s rise, warning Asia’s leaders against taking its cash and using its equipment for 5G networks. But when it comes to the region’s biggest summit, the U.S. is happy to let Beijing take center stage.