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President Trump visits Asia. See the biggest moments from his trip

Oct. 26, 2025Updated Oct. 30, 2025, 11:36 a.m. ET
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2025.
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2025.
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President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping arrive for talks at the Gimhae Air Base, located next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan on Oct. 30, 2025.
President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping arrive for talks at the Gimhae Air Base, located next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan on Oct. 30, 2025.
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President Donald Trumpshakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a high honor presentation ceremony, where Trump was presented with a replica of a crown worn by the kings of Silla, at the Gyeongju National Museum in Gyeongju on Oct. 29, 2025.
President Donald Trumpshakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a high honor presentation ceremony, where Trump was presented with a replica of a crown worn by the kings of Silla, at the Gyeongju National Museum in Gyeongju on Oct. 29, 2025.
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(L-R) Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, President Donald Trump, South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung, Vietnam's President Luong Cuong, New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney pose for a family photo upon their arrival for a special dinner hosted in honor of President Donald Trump and state leaders at the Hilton Gyeongju hotel in Gyeongju on Oct. 29, 2025.
(L-R) Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, President Donald Trump, South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung, Vietnam's President Luong Cuong, New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney pose for a family photo upon their arrival for a special dinner hosted in honor of President Donald Trump and state leaders at the Hilton Gyeongju hotel in Gyeongju on Oct. 29, 2025.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung gestures as he meets with President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, Oct. 29, 2025.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung gestures as he meets with President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, Oct. 29, 2025.
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Anti-Trump activists hold onto ropes tied around a person wearing a cutout mask of President Donald Trump as they take part in a rally on the occasion of Trump's visit to South Korea for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, Oct. 29, 2025.
Anti-Trump activists hold onto ropes tied around a person wearing a cutout mask of President Donald Trump as they take part in a rally on the occasion of Trump's visit to South Korea for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, Oct. 29, 2025.
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South Korean supporters wave flags of South Korea and the U.S. during a rally welcoming President Donald Trump, who is visiting to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, in Gyeongju on Oct. 29, 2025.
South Korean supporters wave flags of South Korea and the U.S. during a rally welcoming President Donald Trump, who is visiting to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, in Gyeongju on Oct. 29, 2025.
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President Donald Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrive on board the U.S. Navy's USS George Washington aircraft carrier at the U.S. naval base in Yokosuka, Japan on Oct. 28, 2025.
President Donald Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrive on board the U.S. Navy's USS George Washington aircraft carrier at the U.S. naval base in Yokosuka, Japan on Oct. 28, 2025.
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U.S. Navy personnel use their mobile phones to take photos of President Donald Trump as he arrives to deliver a speech on board the USS George Washington aircraft carrier at the U.S. naval base in Yokosuka, Japan on Oct 28, 2025.
U.S. Navy personnel use their mobile phones to take photos of President Donald Trump as he arrives to deliver a speech on board the USS George Washington aircraft carrier at the U.S. naval base in Yokosuka, Japan on Oct 28, 2025.
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President Donald Trump (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) meet at Akasaka Palace on Oct. 28, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. Trump is on a visit to Asia that takes in the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, followed by a trip to Japan and South Korea ahead of the APEC meetings.
President Donald Trump (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) meet at Akasaka Palace on Oct. 28, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. Trump is on a visit to Asia that takes in the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, followed by a trip to Japan and South Korea ahead of the APEC meetings.
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Japan's Emperor Naruhito walks out with President Donald Trump after their meeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2025.
Japan's Emperor Naruhito walks out with President Donald Trump after their meeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2025.
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President Donald Trump speaks as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (L), Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R), and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer look on as they talk to the media aboard Air Force One as he flies to Japan on Oct. 27, 2025. Donald Trump headed to Japan on October 27, the next leg of an Asia tour.
President Donald Trump speaks as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (L), Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R), and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer look on as they talk to the media aboard Air Force One as he flies to Japan on Oct. 27, 2025. Donald Trump headed to Japan on October 27, the next leg of an Asia tour.
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US President Donald Trump (C) poses for a group photo with (from L - R) Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto, and Laos' Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone before the 13th ASEAN - United States Summit during the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 26, 2025.
US President Donald Trump (C) poses for a group photo with (from L - R) Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto, and Laos' Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone before the 13th ASEAN - United States Summit during the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 26, 2025.
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President Donald Trump speaks as he presides over the signing of a Cambodia-Thailand peace deal at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on October 26, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Trump is in Malaysia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, and will next travel to Japan, en route to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
President Donald Trump speaks as he presides over the signing of a Cambodia-Thailand peace deal at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on October 26, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Trump is in Malaysia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, and will next travel to Japan, en route to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
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President Donald Trump looks on as Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet (C) and Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul hold up signed documents during a ceremonial signing of a ceasefire agreement on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct.26, 2025.
President Donald Trump looks on as Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet (C) and Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul hold up signed documents during a ceremonial signing of a ceasefire agreement on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct.26, 2025.
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A Royal Malaysian Air Force F-18 Hornet fighter jet escorts Air Force One with U.S. President Donald Trump aboard en route to Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Oct. 26, 2025 in Malaysia. Trump is in Malaysia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, and will next travel to Japan, en route to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
A Royal Malaysian Air Force F-18 Hornet fighter jet escorts Air Force One with U.S. President Donald Trump aboard en route to Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Oct. 26, 2025 in Malaysia. Trump is in Malaysia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, and will next travel to Japan, en route to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
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President Donald Trump walks with Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre R) as he walks from Air Force One upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang on Oct. 26, 2025. US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on October 26 on the first leg of an Asian tour that will include high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
President Donald Trump walks with Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre R) as he walks from Air Force One upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang on Oct. 26, 2025. US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on October 26 on the first leg of an Asian tour that will include high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
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President Donald Trump holds the US and Malaysian national flags at a welcome ceremony upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang on Oct. 26, 2025. US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on October 26 on the first leg of an Asian tour that will include high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
President Donald Trump holds the US and Malaysian national flags at a welcome ceremony upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang on Oct. 26, 2025. US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on October 26 on the first leg of an Asian tour that will include high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
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President Donald Trump waves from his official vehicle known as "The Beast" as he departs from Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang to attend the ASEAN summit on Oct.26, 2025. US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on October 26 on the first leg of an Asian tour that will include high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
President Donald Trump waves from his official vehicle known as "The Beast" as he departs from Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang to attend the ASEAN summit on Oct.26, 2025. US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on October 26 on the first leg of an Asian tour that will include high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
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President Donald Trump joins performers for a dance during the welcome ceremony next to Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (L) as he arrives on Air Force One at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang on Oct. 26, 2025. US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on Oct. 26 on the first leg of an Asian tour that will include high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
President Donald Trump joins performers for a dance during the welcome ceremony next to Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (L) as he arrives on Air Force One at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang on Oct. 26, 2025. US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on Oct. 26 on the first leg of an Asian tour that will include high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Pool Photo By Hasnoor Hussain, AFP Via Getty Images
President Donald Trump welcomes Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani (L) and Prime Minister of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani (3rd-L) aboard Air Force One during a refueling stop at Al-Udeid Air Base on Oct. 25, 2025 in Abu Nakhlah, Qatar. Trump is traveling to Malaysia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit (ASEAN), Japan, and to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC). Also pictured is U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (3rd-R), White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles (2nd-R), and Special Assistant to the President Margo Martin (R).
President Donald Trump welcomes Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani (L) and Prime Minister of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani (3rd-L) aboard Air Force One during a refueling stop at Al-Udeid Air Base on Oct. 25, 2025 in Abu Nakhlah, Qatar. Trump is traveling to Malaysia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit (ASEAN), Japan, and to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC). Also pictured is U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (3rd-R), White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles (2nd-R), and Special Assistant to the President Margo Martin (R).
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