U.S. President Donald Trump is gearing up for a high-stakes Asia tour, signaling a major diplomatic reset. He will visit Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan, with a key meeting scheduled with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump hinted at broad discussions on energy, trade, and de-escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war — calling Xi “a strong leader” who could influence Putin. The U.S. President also praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for cutting Russian oil imports, contrasting it with China’s closer energy ties with Moscow. With tariffs, rare earths, and nuclear de-escalation on the agenda, Trump’s trip could reshape global power equations in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

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