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Image: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte stands as his partner Honeylet Avancena toasts Trump during the gala dinner on Nov. 12.

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Trump on Tour: Following the president through Asia

Trump's first trip to Asia covers five countries in 12 days, making stops in Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines.

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Image: Trump takes part in the ASEAN summit in Manila, Philippines.

Philippines

Trump smiles with other leaders, including Russia's Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte and Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, as they cross their arms for the traditional "ASEAN handshake" at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Summit in Manila on Nov. 13.

— Jonathan Ernst / Reuters
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Image: Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson attend the ASEAN Summit in Manila on Nov. 13.

Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson attend the ASEAN Summit in Manila on Nov. 13.
— Jim Watson / AFP - Getty Images
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Image: Protesters are soaked as they clash with riot police while marching the streets of Manila during the start of the ASEAN meetings on Nov. 13.

Protesters are soaked as they clash with riot police while marching the streets of Manila during the start of the ASEAN meetings on Nov. 13. Thousands of Filipinos protested in Manila as the U.S. president attended meetings.
— Jes Aznar / Getty Images
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Image: Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Trump and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull attend a trilateral meeting during the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Summit on Nov. 13.

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Trump and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull attend a trilateral meeting during the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Summit on Nov. 13.
— Jim Watson / AFP - Getty Images
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Image: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte stands as his partner Honeylet Avancena toasts Trump during the gala dinner on Nov. 12.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte stands as his partner Honeylet Avancena toasts Trump during the gala dinner on Nov. 12.
— Jim Watson / AFP - Getty Images
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Image: Protesters burn an image of Trump fashioned on a swastika as they march the streets of Manila during the start of the ASEAN meetings between heads of state on Nov. 13.

Protesters burn an image of Trump fashioned on a swastika as they march the streets of Manila during the start of the ASEAN meetings between heads of state on Nov. 13.
— Jes Aznar / Getty Images
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Image: Russia's Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev crosses paths with Trump at the ASEAN Summit gala dinner in Manila, on Nov. 12.

Russia's Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev crosses paths with Trump at the ASEAN Summit gala dinner in Manila, on Nov. 12.
— Jonathan Ernst / Reuters
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Image: Trump smiles in front of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang as they enter the Special Gala Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN in Manila, on Nov. 12.

Trump smiles in front of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang as they enter the Special Gala Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN in Manila, on Nov. 12.
— Aaron Favila/POOL / EPA
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Image: Protesters burn an American flag as they march in the streets of Manila on the day of Trump's arrival on Nov. 12, in Manila, Philippines.

Protesters burn an American flag as they march in the streets of Manila on the day of Trump's arrival on Nov. 12, in Manila. Hundreds of Filipinos protested in Manila ahead of the president's arrival.
— Jes Aznar / Getty Images
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Image: Trump talks to reporters en route to Hanoi, Vietnam

Vietnam

Trump ponders the answer to a question from a reporter en route to Hanoi aboard Air Force One on Nov. 11.

— Jonathan Ernst / Reuters
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Trump and Putin talk during a family photo session at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Da Nang on Nov. 11.

— Jorge Silva / EPA
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Image: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on the final day of the APEC CEO Summit ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders summit in Danang

Trump speaks on the final day of the APEC Summit in Danang on Nov. 10.

— Nyein Chan Naing / Pool via Reuters
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Image: U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands as they take part in a family photo at the APEC summit in Danang

Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands as they take part in a family photo at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Summit in Danang on Nov. 10.

— Mikhail Klimentyev / Kremlin via Reuters
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Trump arrives at Danang International Airport in Danang, Vietnam on Nov. 10.

— Mark Schiefelbein / AP
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Image: Trump in China

China

Trump gestures toward China's President Xi Jinping, as Mrs. Trump and Xi's wife Peng Liyuan look on at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 9.

Trump urged Xi Jinping to work hard and act fast to help resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis during talks in Beijing Thursday, warning that "time is quickly running out".

— Jim Watson / AFP - Getty Images
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Mrs. Trump and China's first lady Peng Liyuan paint the eyes onto panda figures in a calligraphy class during a visit to Banchang Primary School in Beijing on Nov. 9.

— Greg Baker / AFP - Getty Images
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Trump shakes hands with an opera performer during the celebratory opera performance at the Forbidden City on Nov. 8 in Beijing.

— Andrew Harnik / AP
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Trump holds hands with the first lady in the Forbidden City in Beijing on Nov. 8.

— Jim Watson / AFP - Getty Images
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Children wave Chinese and U.S.A. flags and hold flowers as they wait for the welcome ceremony for Trump and Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 9.

— Roman Pilipey / EPA
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Image: Trump makes an official visit in Beijing, China

China's President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 9.

— Jonathan Ernst / Reuters
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Image: Trump in South Korea

South Korea

Trump burns incense at the National Cemetery in Seoul on Nov. 8.

— Jim Watson / AFP - Getty Images
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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks to reporters after presidential helicopters returned Trump to U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan in Seoul on Nov. 8, due to bad weather just before they arrived for a visit to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

— Jim Watson / AFP - Getty Images
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Image: Trump arrives in South Korea for the second stop of his five-country trip to Asia

Trump and Moon Jae-in shake hands during a meeting at South Korea's presidential Blue House in Seoul on Nov. 7.

— Jonathan Ernst / Reuters
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Image: Trump arrives in South Korea for the second stop of his five-country trip to Asia

Trump and South Korea's President Moon Jae-in walk on the grounds of South Korea's presidential Blue House in Seoul on Nov. 7.

— Jonathan Ernst / Reuters
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Melania Trump talks with South Korean middle school students during a Girls Play 2! Initiative, an Olympic public diplomacy outreach campaign, at the U.S. Ambassadors residence in Seoul on Nov. 7.

The President's marathon Asia tour moves to South Korea, another key ally in the struggle with nuclear-armed North Korea, but one with deep reservations about the U.S.President's strategy for dealing with the crisis.

— Ahn Young-joon / AFP - Getty Images
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Image: President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attend a joint press conference at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 6. Trump described North Korea's nuclear missile program as a "threat" to the world.

Japan

President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attend a joint press conference at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2017. Trump described North Korea's nuclear missile program as a "threat" to the world.

— Jim Watson / AFP - Getty Images
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Image: Japan's Emperor Akihito, left, speaks with Trump, while First Lady Melania Trump talks with Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace on Nov.6.

Japan's Emperor Akihito, left, speaks with Trump, while first lady Melania Trump talks with Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace on Nov. 6. Trump lashed out at the U.S. trade relationship with Japan, saying it was "not fair and open", as he prepared for formal talks with his Japanese counterpart.

— Laurent Fievet / AFP - Getty Images
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Image: After Prime Minister Abe turned his box of fish food, gently pouring the rest of its contents into the water, President Trump followed suit, slightly more abruptly dumping the remaining food into the pond.

After Prime Minister Abe turned his box of fish food, gently pouring the rest of its contents into the water, Trump followed suit, slightly more abruptly dumping the remaining food into the pond.

— Jim Watson / AFP - Getty Images
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Image: President Trump reviews an honor guard during a welcome ceremony with the prime minister at Akasaka State Guest House on Nov.6.

Trump reviews an honor guard during a welcome ceremony with the prime minister at Akasaka State Guest House on Nov. 6.

— Koji Sasahara/Pool / Reuters
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Image: President Trump points to a detail on his flight jacket while on stage at U.S. Air Force Yokota Air Base.

Trump points to a detail on his flight jacket while on stage at U.S. Air Force Yokota Air Base on Nov. 5.

— Toru Hanai / Reuters
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Image: President Trump greets U.S. troops after speaking during an event with military personnel at Yokota Air Base.

Trump greets U.S. troops after speaking during an event with military personnel at Yokota Air Base on Nov. 5.

— Jim Watson / AFP - Getty Images
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