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Description: ASEAN leaders are set to gather in Washington DC this Thursday (May 12) for a two-day summit. US President Joe Biden will be holding his first face-to-face talks with the bloc. Both sides are expected to elevate their diplomatic ties, which observers say could include concrete economic commitments to the region. Analysts have long pointed out that Washington's engagement with ASEAN is its way to counter China's influence. The bloc has close economic ties with Beijing, which provides billions in developmental loans, and some say the US will need to make overtures in this area. Subscribe to our channel here: cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service on Telegram: cna.asia/telegram Follow us: CNA: cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: cnalifestyle.com Facebook: facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: twitter.com/channelnewsasia