Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on China’s latest reaction to trade tariffs, the markets down in Asia, Xi Jinping heading to Southeast Asia - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

China appears to beattempting to form a united front against Washington, by drawing on support from other nations.

President Donald Trump has temporarily backed down on his initial tariffs on most nations except for China.

Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis talks to Ryan Bridge about the latest out of China, China’s President Xi Jinping heading to Southeast Asia, and why Japan might be the first to negotiate a deal with the US.

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