Trump flies to Asia with crunch China talks looming: ‘We have a lot to talk about’

President Donald Trump headed for Asia Friday night for the first time this term, a trip where he’s expected to work on investment deals and peace efforts before meeting face-to-face with Chinese President Xi Jinping to try to deescalate a trade war.

“We have a lot to talk about with President Xi, and he has a lot to talk about with us,” Trump told reporters as he left the White House. “I think we’ll have a good meeting.”

The president’s long-haul flight has him arriving in Malaysia on Sunday morning...