U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will travel to Asia for a series of high level meetings, including a key summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. The visit is expected to focus on pressing economic and security issues as Washington and Beijing navigate a period of renewed strategic competition.

According to the White House, the agenda will include discussions on trade relations, regional stability, and cooperation on global security challenges. The meeting in South Korea marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the world’s two largest economies amid ongoing tensions over technology, defense, and international sanctions.

Speaking to reporters, President Trump emphasized the strength of the U.S. economy and highlighted ongoing domestic efforts to tackle crime and strengthen law enforcement. He expressed optimism that the meetings in Asia would be “productive and beneficial for all sides,” adding that the United States remains committed to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

The upcoming trip underscores the administration’s continued focus on Asia as a central arena for U.S. foreign policy, with observers expecting further announcements regarding defense cooperation and regional economic initiatives during the visit.