The ASEAN bloc of Southeast Asian nations and China on Tuesday signed an upgrade to their free trade agreement, which includes sections on digital, the green economy and other new industries, Beijing's Commerce Ministry said.

China and ASEAN have solidified their own free trade pact aimed at deepening cooperation and reducing reliance on the American export market.

Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have signed an expanded free trade agreement as both sides face increased protectionism from the United States.

US President Donald Trump has signed a flurry of deals on his Asia visit to secure the supply of rare earths, a critical sector that China has long dominated. The deals with Japan, Malaysia, Thailand,

President Donald Trump has arrived in Japan, the second stop on his three-country Asia tour. He is set to meet with Emperor Naruhito in the evening, followed by a bilateral meeting tomorrow with newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Asia-Pacific leaders to prioritize dialogue and cooperation over confrontation. He made the remarks at ASEAN's East Asia summit on Monday amid

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell about President Trump's visit to Asia, where he's looking to make deals and contain the rising influence of China.

U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed his special address at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit, his first scheduled event during his visit to South Korea. The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry,