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President Trump is flying to Asia for a six-day trip where he is expected to meet with China for trade deal negotiations.

The president’s swing through Malaysia, Japan and Korea will also include meetings with allies strained by tariffs.

Trade talks between U.S. and Chinese officials began earlier this morning in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. President Trump is traveling to the city as part of a five-day visit to Asia, where he is set to meet with Chinese president Xi Jinping on Thursday.

U.S. President Donald Trump heads to Asia on Friday for the first time this term, a trip where he’s expected to work on investment deals and peace efforts before meeting face-to-face with Chinese President Xi Jinping to try to deescalate a trade war.

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week as part of a trip to Asia, the White House said on Thursday, confirming the meeting which had been called into question following an escalation in trade tensions.

President Donald Trump will look to sign economic agreements and critical minerals deals with trading partners during his trip to Asia, according to senior US officials, as the administration moves to ramp up pressure on China ahead of a crucial meeting with Xi Jinping.