US hosts ASEAN leaders at Sunnylands, California

U.S. President Barack Obama is set to host the leaders from the 10 ASEAN nations at the Sunnylands rachn in Rancho Mirage, California.

The first day of talks will focus on the economy and global trade, while the second day's agenda is security and international relations, including the South China Sea.

National Security Council Senior Director for Asian Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink previewed the talks:

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Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes says much of the economic discussion will focus on technology.

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Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes says more broadly, it's about discussing with the ASEAN countries, keeping the broader region on a rules-based relationship track.

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Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel says however, the meeting is not about Asia's big northern neighbor.

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