Trump says he is open to meeting Kim Jong-un as he embarks on whirlwind Asia tour
by William Christou and agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#710E4)
Trip will see him take part in high-stakes trade talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping - but he also raised prospect of meeting North Korean leader
Donald Trump has set off for a tour of Asia where he is expected to take part in high-stakes trade talks with China's leader, Xi Jinping - telling reporters he was also open to a meeting with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un.
Trump, who left Washington on Friday night, is set for a five-day trip to Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, his first visit to the region since taking office in January. He is due to arrive in Malaysia on Sunday morning local time.
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