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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang smiles as he glances at ASEAN leaders after delivering his statement at the ASEAN Plus China Summit in the ongoing 33rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 in Singapore. China's premier sought Tuesday to reassure its neighbors that Beijing will push ahead with reforms needed to support growth across the region and also keep the peace in contested waters in the South China Sea. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

The Latest: Southeast Asian-centered trade pact delayed

Associated Press

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence listens to Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, not seen, in Singapore, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018. Pence is Singapore to attend the 33rd ASEAN summit. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, Pool)

U.S., China rivalry challenging entwined Asia-Pacific region

By Annabelle Liang and Elaine Kurtenbach - Associated Press

Commuters look out of a window of a bus with a bank advertise during the morning rush hour in Beijing, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. The potential damage to global trade brought on by President Donald Trump's tariffs battle with Beijing is looming as leaders of Southeast Asian nations, China, the U.S. and other regional economies meet in Singapore this week. The advertisement reads &quot;A warm-hearted bank.&quot; (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

China’s premier reassures region on growth, South China Sea

By ANNABELLE LIANG - Associated Press

ASEAN Leaders pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony for the 33rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in Singapore. From left; Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia, Myanmar Leader Aung San Suu Kyi, President Rodrigo Duterte of The Philippines, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc of Vietnam, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha of Thailand, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia, President Joko Widodo of Indonesia and Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith of Laos. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

The Latest: Southeast Asian meet starts with call for unity

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Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addresses delegates during the opening ceremony for the 33rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in Singapore. The summit is expected to discuss the South China Sea issue, maritime security and terrorism. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

At Southeast Asian summit, pushback against going it alone

By ANNABELLE LIANG and ELAINE KURTENBACH - Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, speaks with Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov during the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers Meeting on the sidelines of the 51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in Singapore, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Yong Teck Lim)

Mike Pompeo warns Russia, China not to violate North Korea sanctions

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Delegates attend the Counter Terrorism Conference at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN, special summit, in Sydney, Saturday, March 17, 2018. Australia is hosting leaders from the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations during the 3-day special summit.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, Pool)

Southeast Asian leaders to sign security agreement in Sydney

By TREVOR MARSHALLSEA - Associated Press

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, center, is escorted by Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua, left, upon arrival to take part in the 50th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting and its Dialogue Partners, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in suburban Pasay city south Manila, Philippines. Alarm over North Korea's missile tests, a tentative step to temper South China Sea disputes, and unease over a disastrous siege by pro-Islamic State group militants, will grab the spotlight at the annual meetings of Southeast Asia's top diplomats and their Asian and Western counterparts. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

The Latest: Disagreements in ASEAN delay joint statement

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A North Korean flag flies with other flags of the ASEAN countries and its dialogue partners outside the Philippine International Convention Center, the venue for the Aug. 2-8, 2017 50th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, as a passenger plane flies above Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

US moves to have North Korea suspended from Asia forum

By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press

Tillerson urges SE Asia to minimize NKorea diplomatic ties

By MATTHEW PENNINGTON - Associated Press

ASEAN expresses alarm over N. Korea nuclear tests, missiles

By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press

Singapore’s Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defense, speaks at a press conference at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Defense ministers discuss defusing South China Sea incidents

By AUDREY McAVOY - Associated Press

In this Nov. 22, 2015, file photo, U.S. President Barack Obama, left, shakes hands with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, second left, while Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, second right, and Laotian Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong look on during the 10th East Asia Summit at the 27th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)

Obama works with dictators on Asian trade deal

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Illustration on the need to ratify the Law of the Sea treaty (UNCLOS) by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

JAMES BORTON: U.S. approval of the Law of the Sea treaty is long overdue

By James Borton

Illustration on China's aggressive moves in the South China Sea by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

JAMES BORTON: Erasing a line in the South China Sea

By James Borton

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks during a news conference at an Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting in Honolulu on Thursday, April 3, 2014. (AP Photo/Oskar Garcia)

Asia leaders look to bolster unity, coordination

By LOLITA C. BALDOR - Associated Press

Hagel to meet with Malaysian counterpart

By LOLITA C. BALDOR - Associated Press

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel (left) listens Gen. Chang Wanquan, China's defense minister, speaks during their joint news conference at the Pentagon on Monday, Aug. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Hagel heads for meeting with Asian defense ministers

By Shaun Waterman - The Washington Times

North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Ui-chun is escorted by security personnel upon his arrival at the airport in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, on Sunday, June 30, 2013, for the 46th ASEAN foreign ministers meeting. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Southeast Asia diplomats hope for North Korea talks at summit

By Hyung-jin Kim - Associated Press

Briefly: Faults under nuke plant likely active, panel says

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES