Beijing [China], October 24 (ANI): Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng is set to hold economic and trade consultations with the United States, Xinhua reported, citing China's Ministry of Commerce.

The Chinese Vice Premier is set to lead a delegation to Malaysia from October 24 to 27, to attend the upcoming ASEAN summit, which is set to be attended by US President Donald Trump too. The meeting comes at a pivotal time when the United States has been locked in a 'trade war' with the country

The two sides will hold consultations on important issues in China-US economic and trade ties in accordance with the important consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries during their phone calls this year, the Commerce Ministry spokesperson said in a statement.

US President Donald Trump is embarking on a pivotal Asia tour, aiming to mend trade rifts and strengthen alliances. He will also attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) summit in South Korea.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) shared details of Trump's Asia tour. Trump's Asia trip covers Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea for ASEAN and APEC summits, with trade talks, peace dialogue, and US-China tensions in focus.

'President Trump's upcoming trip to Asia: Tomorrow at 11 pm, the president will depart the White House to fly to Malaysia, where he will arrive on Sunday morning local time. President Trump will participate in a bilateral meeting with the prime minister of Malaysia in the afternoon, then attend the ASEAN leaders' working dinner that evening. On Monday morning local time, the president will fly to Tokyo. Tuesday morning, local time, President Trump will meet bilaterally with Japan's new prime minister. On Wednesday morning, local time, the president will fly to Busan (South Korea), where he will participate in a bilateral meeting with the president of the Republic of Korea, deliver keynote remarks at the APEC CEO luncheon, and then participate in a US-APEC leaders working dinner. On Thursday morning local time, President Trump will participate in a bilateral meeting with President Xi of the People's Republic of China before departing to return home to Washington, DC...,' said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during a press briefing.

The ASEAN and APEC summits will open on Sunday and Oct. 31, respectively. APEC summit is scheduled to take place in South Korea from October 30 to November 1 in Gyeongju.

Trump's return to Asia could redefine regional trade and diplomacy. From ASEAN trade and digital economy talks to US-China negotiations. In Malaysia (Oct 26-27), Trump will attend the ASEAN Summit, meet Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and participate in a working dinner with regional leaders. (ANI)