October 27, 2017

Preview: President Trump's trip to Asia, China's 19th Party Congress

By Harry Krejsa and Patrick Cronin

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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