Chinese Pres. Xi's ASEAN Summit attendance unconfirmed, Malacañang still verifying
The Presidential Palace (Malacañang) is currently verifying whether Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the ASEAN Summit. His attendance is a key indicator of China's engagement in regional affairs.
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