Trump's Asia Summit Snub Fuels Doubts About U.S. Commitment

What was the potential benefit of the U.S. President attending the ASEAN and APEC meetings?

• To sign a peace treaty

• To announce new tariffs

• To launch a new economic initiative

• To discuss trade issues with Xi Jinping

How does China perceive the U.S. absence from the Asia-Pacific region?

• As a threat to its economy

• As a reason to withdraw from international agreements

• As an opportunity to showcase its open trading system

• As a chance to increase military presence

What is one of the strategies China is using to increase its influence in Africa?

• Establishing military bases

• Providing loans without interference

• Military intervention

• Imposing trade restrictions

What recent actions indicate that the U.S. is not abandoning its Indo-Pacific strategy?

• Closure of U.S. embassies in Asia

• Visits by American officials and new aid programs

• Withdrawal of troops from the region

• Increased tariffs on Asian countries

What challenge does China face in responding to the new U.S. tariffs?

• Lack of military resources

• Inability to match tariffs with traditional trade measures

• Shortage of diplomatic channels

• Economic recession