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MAJOR POWERS GATHER AT THE ASEAN SUMMIT IN MANILA
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The 49th summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) opened Sunday in Manila, Philippines, for three days of discussions focused on trade, regional security, and the energy crisis triggered in part by the war in the Middle East. Several international leaders are expected to attend, including Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Tensions in the South China Sea, relations with Myanmar, and the strategic rivalry between Washington and Beijing are also on the agenda. Donald Trump is scheduled to participate in a Quad meeting with India, Japan, and Australia, before meeting with Xi Jinping in China.
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