On Wednesday, Trump is also expected to visit South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. While there, Trump will hold a bilateral meeting with the president of the Republic of Korea, deliver keynote remarks at the APEC CEO luncheon and participate in APEC working dinner.

China on Monday sought to keep ties with Australia on an even keel despite tensions over military encounters in the South China Sea this year and broader rivalry in the Asia-Pacific region.

President Donald Trump will meet with key leaders over the next several days in Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, including a closely watched sit-down with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Follow for live updates.

President Trump is heading to Asia for his first trip to the region since taking office in January as the government shutdown persists with no end in sight.

Trump's Asia summit tour includes meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other regional leaders as trade tensions with Beijing escalate.

A US helicopter and fighter jet separately crashed in the South China Sea, with the incidents occurring 45 minutes apart and coinciding with a visit by President Donald Trump to Asia.

The swing through Malaysia, Japan and South Korea is expected to test President Trump’s skills as a statesman and negotiator.

Nkarta CEO Paul Hastings recently spoke to the importance of the industry's collaborations with Chinese biopharma companies. Asian biopharmas had a large presence at a major cancer conference over the weekend.