In deciding at the last minute to extend his stay in the Philippines by a day to attend the East Asia Summit (EAS) on November 14 in Pampanga, US President Donald Trump has indicated his resolve to strengthen US ties with Asia during his first visit to the region.

Mr. Trump’s decision also augurs well for the highly strategic summit, to which all sides of the Pacific attach so much importance.

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