Trump gives ASEAN its moment in the sun | CNA Correspondent #CNA



Trump gives ASEAN its moment in the sun | CNA Correspondent
US President Donald Trump attended the ASEAN Summit for the first time in seven years, injecting new life into the gathering in Kuala Lumpur. Mr Trump witnessed the signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, which he co-brokered with Malaysian Prime Minister and ASEAN Chair, Anwar Ibrahim. The summit also marked the official admission of Timor-Leste as the newest member of the regional bloc.

Arnold Gay speaks to CNA senior correspondents Melissa Goh and Leong Wai Kit to find out what’s changed for ASEAN and the role Mr Trump and Mr Anwar’s charismas played at the 47th Summit.

01:24 A summit unlike any other
02:14 How Anwar brought Trump to KL
04:39 Is ASEAN wary of Trump’s transactional tone?
06:26 Protests erupt over Trump’s visit
08:06 Why only 4 countries got trade deals
09:58 ASEAN-China free trade pact signed
13:00 Thai vs Cambodia views on peace
18:12 South China Sea: COC deadline looms

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