October 27, 2017
Preview: President Trump's trip to Asia, China's 19th Party Congress
CNAS experts Patrick Cronin and Harry Krejsa discuss the major recent and upcoming events in the Asia-Pacific. With the Chinese Communist Party concluding its 19th Party Congress, President Xi Jinping seems to be solidifying his grip on power -- with significant implications for U.S. interests. And as President Trump prepares for a major two-week trip to Asia, Dr. Cronin and Mr. Krejsa discuss what issues are at stake and what results we might expect.
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