By Admin 
US President Donald Trump is currently going to make his first major foreign trip of his second term. During this time he is going to visit many countries in Asia. This visit is not just formal, but is being considered a sign of America’s new strategic presence in Asia. Trump will visit Malaysia, Japan and South Korea during this tour. The most interesting thing is that during this visit, he is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, on which the eyes of the whole world are fixed.
Trump is going to start the trip from Malaysia, where he is going to attend the ASEAN summit from 26 to 28 October. This is the same platform from which Trump used to maintain distance during his previous tenure, but this time he has made it a priority of his foreign policy. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that a new trade agreement will be signed between the two countries. Along with this, Trump is also going to play a role in the peace initiative between Thailand and Cambodia. Malaysian media says that this is an attempt to revive Trump’s peacemaker image, which may include him in the race for the Nobel Peace Prize in the future.
There will be a historic meeting with the first woman Prime Minister in Japan
After Malaysia, Trump will reach Japan, where he will meet the country’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Takaichi is the first female Prime Minister of Japan and her appointment is being considered a symbol of change in Japanese politics. Both the leaders will discuss topics like defense cooperation and energy security. Trump indicated that the US wants Japan to reduce its dependence on Russian energy imports and contribute more to regional defense. This dialogue between Japan and America is being considered a strategic step towards balancing China’s growing influence in Asia.
Trump-Xi meeting expected in South Korea
The third and most talked about stop of Trump’s trip is going to be South Korea, where he will participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference. It is here that the discussion about his possible meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is in full swing. If this meeting takes place, it will be considered a major turning point towards calming the US-China trade war. Trump said he looked forward to constructive talks with Xi Jinping and also indicated that China could mediate the peace process between Russia and Ukraine if it wishes. However, the White House has also clarified that the meeting has not been confirmed yet, which shows that the tension between the two countries is still not completely over.
North Korea’s missile challenge and respect for Trump
Just before Trump’s visit, North Korea tested new ballistic missiles, which once again heated up the security environment. Despite this, the South Korean government has announced that it is considering awarding Trump the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, the country’s highest civilian honor. Trump may also meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during this visit, although no formal announcement has been made on this.
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