Trump absent as ASEAN hears protectionist warnings

He may not be there, but Donald Trump's influence is keenly felt at this week's summit of Asian nations amid warnings of a 'domino effect' of protectionism throughout the region. The US, meanwhile, has played down hopes that China's written response to demands for trade reforms will trigger a breakthrough at talks between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping later this month. Pascale Davies reports.

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