Asia-Pacific Countries Face Challenges
Asia-Pacific countries are torn between risks from both the US and China due to uncertainties created by Donald Trump.
A two-day summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, highlighted the positioning of countries around the Pacific Rim.
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Uncertainties created by Donald Trump have become the decisive factor.
Other global issues include France's political instability, the Louvre heist, and the impact of all-you-can-eat buffets on France's city centers.
Author's summary: Asia-Pacific countries face challenges from the US and China.